In this podcast I share about Thanksgiving and the experience of welcoming guests to our homes and tables. The experiences of bringing our favorite foods and sharing recipes have connections with sharing our faith. Hope you enjoy, and feel free to send yo

I recorded this podcast as I prepared to teach on spiritual gifts at The Call. I know that probably many people struggle with understanding their gifts, and I have even met people who feel they have no gifts. I hope this podcast helps reframe some issues

In this episode I discuss the lives of Brittany Maynard and Lauren Hill. I look at their decisions when facing death. My hope is that their stories teach us all lessons about life.

Are you curious about the title of this podcast? I certainly hope so. Isn't curiosity a great thing? It's a shame when we lose it. I hope you are curious enough about the title to listen to the podcast and find out what it's about. Maybe this spark of cur

One of my favorite worship services takes place on Halloween. It is mostly about sharing the life stories of incredible women and men of faith that many call "saints." These are people who, in many ways, looked at life differently. May we learn from the s

At a recent gathering of pastors I heard a description of excellence in ministry that bears repeating. So give this a listen, and let me know what you think. How are you practicing excellence?

In this podcast I share about the need for a group to share stories with as you journey with God together. If you have a group like this, you know how vital it is. If you don't have a group like this, I would encourage you to seek one out. It will make a

The only thing I stink at worse than dancing is hiding my disdain for dancing. I love when others dance, but it's not for me. The only reason I do it is because I love my wife, which I guess is a pretty good reason. Shouldn't we do things that please God

In this birthday edition of the podcast I share thoughts on getting "older" and ways our focus on age is somewhat misplaced, particularly in communities of faith. I hope you will share this with others and respond.

In this episode I share about recent events that have reminded me of the need for humor in a life of faith. I hope this podcast makes you think about times you've laughed at and with God. Share it with others, and please respond.