Archived Podcast Episodes
Ditching the Marriage Fantasy Suite
Are unrealistic expectations killing your marriage? Today’s guests discuss replacing fantasies by creating a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
The Right Way to Keep Score in Your Marriage
Should you keep score in your marriage? Today’s guests challenge the idea of tallying wins and losses to recognizing and celebrating contributions.
Rituals That Connect
You know what I love? I love it when our family’s in the car and my wife makes a declaration, “Hey, it’s happy hour. It’s time for a Sonic run!”
The Secret Weapon to Church Evangelism: Sam Allberry
What does it take for the church to reach the world? Author Sam Allberry explores the connection between relational health and effective evangelism.
Different Love, Still Family
Friends. Some of us have a lot of them and some of us have only a few. But do you love them all the same?
Beyond the Church Facade: Sam Allberry
Church should be a place where you can truly be yourself. Author Sam Allberry discusses how to create space for confession and connection in the church.
157 “I see you”: Creating Community for Brown & Black Blended Families
Cheryl Shumake wants to reach brown & black blended families with brown & black voices. She & Clifton Howard talk with Ron Deal about her new ministry, Sawubona, which means “I see you” & its goal to break through the barriers with culture-informed spaces
Gospel Sanity in a Weary World: Sam Allberry
Are you feeling weary and overwhelmed? Author Sam Allberry discusses how to find “gospel sanity” in a culture full of anger and isolation.
How’s Your Heart
You know after 42 years I still want to know what you’re thinking about, what your passionate about..
Healing What You Can’t Erase: Christopher Cook
What Jesus did for us is greater than what happened to us. Author Christopher Cook shares wisdom on trauma, grief, and the power of community.
The New Great Depression: Christopher Cook
Is this a new Great Depression? Author Christopher Cook shares his journey through post-pandemic struggles and its impact on his health.
Stepparenting: Talk to the Hand
Ron, what do you do if you’re trying to bond with a stepchild, but all they say is, “Talk to the hand”?
Is Jesus Really All I Need?: Christopher Cook
Do our lives reflect that “Jesus is all I need?” Author Christopher Cook explores how we prioritize safety nets over faith.
Dealing with Mom Guilt: Abbey Wedgeworth
Author and mother Abbey Wedgeworth explores practical strategies to overcome feelings of inadequacy and “mom guilt.”
Proverbs 3: Love and Faithfulness
Want to win the favor of your family? Try love and faithfulness.
Raising Godly Kids: Abbey Wedgeworth
Author Abbey Wedgework shares how children’s books can build spiritual growth and strengthen family bonds.
The Secret Ingredient to a Marvelous Marriage: Bobby & Rebecca Markham, Christian & Maddie Villafane
The secret ingredient to a successful marriage isn’t complex. Our guests reveal how physical proximity, shared experiences, and mundane moments all matter.
Ministry: The Wrong Person
Have you ever noticed that in God’s ministry strategy the wrong person is often the right person?
Letting Go of Control: Lauren and Michael McAfee
Michael and Lauren McAfee discuss how surrendering control, confronting anxiety, and processing grief through faith can strengthen marriages and deepen trust in God during life’s trials.
Marriage: A Set of Problems
When you choose a mate you, choose a set of problems for the rest of your life.