On this extra special episode, we talk about imagination, love, and bravely influencing our world for good, as the students take the mic to interview New York Times Bestselling author, creator, and all-around wonderful human, Brad Montague ..read more

It's Bible study time. In this episode, Jay asks Will to consider James 1:26-27 and just what it means to practice "pure religion." This one's about our Kingdom Calling at the most fundamental level, and we hope it helps focus and energize you today. Enjoy the road ..read more

It's fall break! Are you ready? If you're quietly concerned that your off hours will slip through your fingers and you'll come back just as tired as you left, then this one is for you. On this episode, Jay and Will get prepped for vacation by adjusting their psychological perception of break time, and by exploring Saundra Dalton-Smith's "Seven Types of Rest." Enjoy the road ..read more

Is your child "done" before the school day even starts? Do they come home tired? Grumpy? Anxious? We get it and we've been there. In this episode, Jay and Will talk about back-to-school stress. From exploring micro-stressors throughout the school day, to identifying signs of stress in our homes, to journeying with our kids through it all--we hope today's conversation encourages you and equips you for one of your family's healthiest semesters yet. Enjoy the road ..read more

He is risen! Join Will for a quick story from Brad Montague on how we might view life and (on blessed weekends like this one) the world-changing resurrection of our Savior with childlike eyes of wonder. Enjoy the road ..read more

Jay and Will discuss several recent statistics and reports that speak to the state of our kids in 2023. Headlining these reports is the topic of mental health. Globally, our children are more persistently sad, anxious, and stressed than we have seen in recent memory. As invested grownups, how are we supposed to respond to these trends? How do we help our kids shape a healthier outlook and a healthier world? Warning: emotionally heavy topics discussed. Enjoy the road ..read more

Sometimes really honest students ask, "Does all our time have to be Bible time?" No one studies scripture 24/7, right? Surely our lives include more than reading and praying and church service--don't they? This week, Jay and Will tackle the idea of what they do every day that's "not the Bible." Spoiler Alert: No, they don't read scripture all day. Yes, they still talk about the Bible a lot in this episode. Enjoy the road ..read more

On this episode, Jay surprises Will with a quick discussion on "power." Do we have it? What should we do with it? Is there possibly enough to go around? As always, Christ offers us answers that flip our cultural expectations upside-down. Enjoy the road ..read more

In this episode, Will and the entire Mack family cram into the podcasting booth to talk about the Macks' month-long fast from technology. From growing art projects, to surprising insights into under-seen relational norms, to a shocking request from Jay's boys to fast from more--we think this is a great real-world example for your spiritual toolkit in a chaotic world. Enjoy the road ..read more

In this short episode, Jay and Will offer a quick introduction to the season of Lent and the purpose of fasting. How might refraining from food (or from other desires) draw us closer to Jesus or give us greater clarity of purpose in our lives? It's an ancient concept that might not make sense... until you try it. Enjoy the road ..read more