We invited our friends Braedon and Jenna back on the show to talk more about navigating singlness. In this episode we talked about how to handle friendships between singles and marrieds, steward attraction, and advice for navigating the holidays when you're single. Resources Mentioned Link to previous episode on Singleness Link to episode with Curt Thompson Thanks to Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Called.Called is a professional network specifically designed for people in ministry! For anyone from youth interns to executive pastors, Churches to Christian nonprofits, Called is THE ..read more

We chat with author Zachary Wagner about his book Non-Toxic Masculinity. Zachary offers a fresh approach to thinking about masculine sexuality from a nuanced Christian perspective. He paints a beautiful picture of healthy masculinity in light of the redemptive story that God has for all of humankind.   Guest Resources Zachary's Website: zacharycwagner.com Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality Follow Zachary Thanks to Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Called.Called is a professional network specifically designed for people in ministry! For anyone from youth int ..read more

Author and Psychiatrist Curt Thompson joins us on the podcast to talk about his book The Soul of Desire. We explore the topics of beauty, vulnerability, longing, community, and the nature of desire.   Guest Resources Connect with Dr. Thompson and his work Being Known PodcastNeuro Faith PodcastPhilosopher Roger Scrutun's Beauty   Thanks to Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Called.Called is a professional network specifically designed for people in ministry! For anyone from youth interns to executive pastors, Churches to Christian nonprofits, Called is THE place to find communi ..read more

We got to sit down with Kim Jones, Director of Engagement for My Refuge House, a non-profit that provides long-term aftercare to survivors of commercial and online sexual exploitation of children and abuse in the Philippines. We talked about the work that MRH is doing to restore one life at a time, as well as discuss some of the nuances of the culture of trafficking and sexual exploitation.   Resources Mentioned Learn more about My Refuge House Attend Fashioned for Freedom   Thanks to Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Called.Called is a professional network specifically des ..read more

Our guest this week is Dr. Abigail Favale, writer and professor in the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. Her book—Genesis of Gender—is an important resource for understanding the gender paradigm, and applying a Christian approach to the cultural narratives.   Resources Mentioned The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory Abigail's Website -- One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sp ..read more

Our hosts sit down and talk through some of the things we're been reading and enjoying this season. Some of the topics we talk about: The concept of "Slow Journalism" The downfall of relentlessly pursuing optimization through technology How we walk through grief and do suffering well. Resources Mentioned Delayed Gratification: Slow Journalism Magazine The Convivial Society Technology Newsletter A Strange New World by Carl Trueman Tara Lapinksy's Podcast Unexpecting Our episode with Adam Young -- One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continu ..read more

In this week's episode, we have a conversation with Professor Sandra Glahn on the topics of infertility and how women have served in historical Christianity. We look at her latest book— Nobody’s Mother— a re-examining of Paul’s words in 1 Timothy 2:15 with new social and historical context that helps us better understand God’s view of women.   Resources Mentioned Nobody's Mother by Sandra Glahn Website: Sandraglahn.com Walking through Infertility by Matthew Arbo   Thanks To Our Sponsors We love the Pour Over and we think you will too! The Pour Over provides concise, politically neu ..read more

How has a post-covid culture changed the landscape of young adulthood? Tymarcus and Liz are joined by a few special guests, Jenna Hernandez and Chelsea Conway, to talk about all things young adulthood – life in transition, dating apps, family and more.    -- One of the best ways to support the show is by becoming a Patron. Your support helps us continue producing this show. Follow us on social: Instagram Twitter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co ..read more

We are joined by Dr. Chris Watkin to have a conversation around how Christians can engage the culture around them and about his book Biblical Critical Theory. The idea of Critical Theory is a hot button topic in our western culture, but we believe you will find this conversation both challenging and encouraging.    Resources Mentioned Biblical Critical Theory by Christopher Watkin Nancy Guthrie's Website  Even Better Than Eden by Nancy Guthrie God's Big Picture by Vaughn Roberts Gospel and Kingdom Graeme Goldsworthy City of God by St. Augustine City of God Lecture Series by Char ..read more

This week we look at technology's effects on the future of work and how it's shifting the job market. How can we think through the human need based on the Christian vision of a person, while also seizing opportunities in an increasingly changing market?   Resources Referenced Book: Knowing God's Will Book: The Call Acton.org Connect with Dan Churchwell: Twitter | Dchurchwell@acton.org   Thanks To Our Sponsors We love the Pour Over and we think you will too! The Pour Over provides concise, politically neutral, and entertaining summaries of the world’s biggest news paired with reminder ..read more