See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curiosity is both a skill and an art. Sadly, it would seem that American society lost interest in curiosity a long time ago. But what if the loneliness epidemic, family divisions, and lack of deep friendships can all be traced back to the absence of curiosity? Listen as Brian and Jannelle talk about this with author and professor Dr. Heather Holleman.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." It's a famous quote most of us have heard. But does it apply to church leadership? This week, Brian and Jannelle explore an unconventional answer to that question.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It may be hard to believe, but single people have plenty of advice for married couples. Lisa Anderson of Focus on the Family and "The Boundless Show" has a long list embarrassing issues married friends have revealed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you really know who Jesus is? Many of us have created our own warped version of Jesus without realizing it. Pastor Kevin James of New Community Bible Fellowship joins Brian and Jannelle this week to discuss this fundamentally important topic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologists have officially included a brand-new disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It has to do with a particular type of grief. Listen this week as Brian and Jannelle analyze this new condition, and how it appears to connect to a familiar fairy tale.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your ambassadorship for Christ is most on display as you live out your everyday life. In this week's episode, Brian and Jannelle take an in-depth look at one man's dilemma on an airplane.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A diagnosis of dementia is devastating. Caring for someone you love with dementia can be equally as difficult. Brian's story in the podcast series "The Grandfather Effect" is a perfect example. In today's episode, counselor Crystal Kershaw from Fieldstone Counseling examines how to navigate this trauma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Americans love food. Large portions. Seconds. Is this really such a big deal? Today, we wrap-up our series on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many decades, the church has struggled to discuss sexuality. The results are tragic and undeniable. Today, we continue our series on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No, we're not talking about the curiously slow animal. Nor are we talking about laziness as you understand it. Today, we continue our series on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be honest. Does your anger ever get the best of you? How do we know when anger becomes sinful? Brian and Jannelle continue their series today on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jannelle thinks this vice is ugly. Nancy Kane calls it diabolical. And every Christian struggles with it. Brian and Jannelle continue their series today on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever heard of Avarice? It's a word we don't use very often anymore. But it points directly to a struggle many of us face. Brian and Jannelle continue their series today on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Spiritual Formation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you struggle with pride? Brian and Jannelle continue their series today on virtues and vices with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Spiritual Formation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all struggle with sin. But many also persistently resist brutally honest self-reflection. Is it really worth the effort and the pain? Join us as we embark on a multi-part series with Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Spiritual Formation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus said that peacemakers would be blessed. You want to be one. But if you're not careful, you could inadvertently become something else altogether. Brian and Jannelle talk about it with Karl Vaters this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many wives feel their husbands aren't emotionally available. Dr. Juli Slattery of Authentic Intimacy says that those feelings don't always reflect reality. She navigates this sensitive issue with Brian and Jannelle in this week's episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly half of teens have persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. How should Christians address this reality highlighted in a new CDC report? Brian and Jannelle talk to a pastor about it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contrary to what you may have heard, there's tremendous hope for the Gospel in the Muslim world. Listen along with Brian and Janelle as they hear incredible stories of how Jesus transformed the lives of Muslim people.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Jesus isn't just a Sunday activity. And yet, statistics show that many Christians are drifting away from the church and from Jesus in the aftermath of the pandemic. In this week's episode, Brian and Jannelle talk to a pastor about what it means to apply the Gospel to our everyday lives.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Christians be patriotic? What about embracing nationalism? Brian and Jannelle talk about it this week with Dr. Glen Duerr of Cedarville University.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.