Christians often think we must push down, shut off, or pray away negative emotions such as frustration, sadness, anger, and fear. Strange as it may seem, these negative emotions can be our portal to joy. Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review a

The Things You Love In Life Are Better With Sleep

Nov 4th, 2019 6m 21s

There is so much to get done — and most of it due yesterday! For this reason, we often treat sleep like it’s robbing us of time we’d rather spend on other more important things. Hence axioms such as “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” which offers a fa

Making Sense Of The Gift Of Singleness

Oct 29th, 2019 6m 38s

As the single/never married ranks increase, inside and outside the church alike, it’s natural we desire to make sense of our singleness. Well, hold on to your hat! The origin of the “gift of singleness” holds both surprises and insights. Enj

Why Your Personal Relationship With Jesus Needs To Go Public

Oct 21st, 2019 6m 11s

Today's Christian culture has become all about “personal” faith, though faith, as taught in Scripture, is anything but. A special Bible plugin aims to help us appreciate the unity in community by the use of regional colloquialisms. You may just

Why Healthy Snacks Aren't + A Better Snack Hack

Oct 15th, 2019 6m 7s

Is an apple a healthy snack? The WHY behind the correct answer may surprise you! I share my better snack hack and how it changed my life.Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and help others find this show! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Digita

The "Testosterone Paradox"

Oct 7th, 2019 6m 12s

I’m sure you’ve observed in both the natural world and in society, where there are females, males will be drawn. However, the number of Christians that can say this principle of nature is alive and well in their church or campus ministry is sma

The Distinction Between Emotionally-Healthy, Emotionally Codependent, & Emotionally Abusive Relating

Sep 30th, 2019 6m 54s

Emotionally-healthy, emotionally codependent, and emotionally abusive people read and therefore apply Scripture in very distinct ways. Matthew 22:39, where Jesus says the second great commandment is “You shall love our neighbor as yourself,” is

Upgrading Your Menstrual Health Paradigm

Sep 23rd, 2019 4m 21s

Ladies, have you noticed we immediately offer our condolences when a friend tells us she’s on her period? Perhaps it’s time we upgrade our menstrual health paradigm, naturally opt-out of cramps, and cheer — rather than chide — our bodies on as

When Power Is In The Service Of Love

Sep 16th, 2019 7m

You’re sure to have heard the maxim, "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” In the post-modern and highly divisive cultural climate in which we find ourselves, Christians are called to take the nonintuitive route and u

"Buried" Sexuality & Its Costs

Sep 10th, 2019 7m

So many Christians in my generation have subscribed to the idea of proverbially burying our sexuality as we turn our full attention to the pursuit of academic careers, professional advancement, and even mission work. Unfortunately, today’s all

The Anatomy Of A Christian Breakup Testimony

Sep 2nd, 2019 6m 50s

Whether at a church service, spiritual retreat, prayer meeting, or small group, no doubt you’ve heard (or yourself shared) a testimony in the aftermath of a romantic relationship come to an end. I’ve noticed these breakup testimonies follow a p

Our #1 Physiological Need & Its Lesson For Relationships

Aug 26th, 2019 6m 55s

Talk around health focuses primarily on eating good food. While necessary for physical vitality and emotional wellbeing, food isn’t THE most important physiological need. What is also offers us a core lesson for relational wellness. .If this

Jesus Loves You ...Just Not Like That

Aug 19th, 2019 6m 59s

If you’re trying to make apple pie, will just any fruit do? Relational substitution is a bit like this fruitless (pun intended!) endeavor. This week, I share an observation about this seemingly spiritual tendency and why we can finally let go o

Putting God First Isn’t What You Think It Means

Aug 12th, 2019 6m 14s

"Put God first" is a principle and well-known saying within the Christian community, but I’ve observed we struggle with its practice. What if it’s because “putting God first" isn’t what you think it means? Want to dive deeper on this topic? C

Why Emotional Needs Matter — A Wake-up Call for Christians

Aug 1st, 2019 4m 17s

One of the challenges of talking about emotional wellness or emotional health is that we, as a society and also within the faith community, value physical and emotional needs differently. As such — and to our detriment — we don’t do such a grea

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