Episodes
June 7, 2025
Die With a Smile: Bruno/Gaga
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars imagine the end of the world—and all they want is to be together. In this episode, we unpack the lyrics of “Die with a Smile,” exploring love, vulnerability, and why this emotional anthem resonates so...
June 6, 2025
The Greek Love Myth in John 21
Did Jesus and Peter use two different words for love in John 21—and does it actually matter? This episode exposes the myth, traces its origins, and shows why the Greek doesn’t say what many claim it does.
June 5, 2025
John 17 and Christian Division
Jesus prayed “that they may all be one”—but in a divided church, what does that really mean? In this episode, we examine John 17:20–26, explore who Jesus was praying for, and wrestle with the challenge of unity in light of to...
June 3, 2025
AI Friendship
In this episode, I respond to Breakpoint’s take on AI and loneliness, pushing back on their claim that the Church is the cure. Yes, AI relationships are artificial—but let’s not pretend church communities always offer somethi...
June 1, 2025
Isaiah 43:8-13
We continue our work on Isaiah 40-55. In this episode we walk through Isaiah 43:8-13
June 1, 2025
Isaiah 43:1-7
We continue our work on Isaiah 40-55. In this episode we walk through Isaiah 43:1-7 and we consider the church as a factory of false hope
May 31, 2025
What I Want by Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae’s “What I Want” sounds like a casual hookup anthem—but listen closely and you’ll hear something deeper: two people agreeing not to feel. In this episode, we analyze the song’s emotional detachment...
May 31, 2025
What I Want: Lyric Assignment
Before we break it down together, here’s your assignment: listen to “What I Want” and interpret it for yourself. What are the characters really saying? Is this song about honesty, fear, desire—or emotional surrender? In this ...
May 30, 2025
Spotify: New Podcast Features
Spotify just launched powerful new podcast features—from smarter recommendations to interactive comments and creator tools. Here’s what’s new and why it matters.
May 30, 2025
Acts and the Farewell Discourse
In this episode, we explore how Acts 15 fulfills the promises and preparation of John’s Farewell Discourse. The Eleven, equipped by Jesus, now act with unity, authority, and Spirit-led clarity. This isn’t devotional theory—it...
May 28, 2025
Lectionary Assignment
An assignment based on recent lectionary readings. Grab your bible, your notebook, and a pencil
May 26, 2025
Lose Control by Teddy Swims
Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” isn’t just about heartbreak—it’s a raw confession of fear, need, and the ache of being alone. In this episode, we explore the song’s emotional core, the tension between needing God and needing othe...
May 25, 2025
Isaiah 43: Observational Outline Pt 2
In this episode, we return to our long-form study through Isaiah 40–55 by walking slowly and carefully through an observational outline of Isaiah 43. Rather than rushing to application or theological conclusions, we seek to s...
May 25, 2025
Isaiah 43: Observational Outline Pt 1
In this episode, we return to our long-form study through Isaiah 40–55 by walking slowly and carefully through an observational outline of Isaiah 43. Rather than rushing to application or theological conclusions, we seek to s...
May 24, 2025
Can AI Judge Faith?
Marjorie Taylor Greene clashed with Elon Musk’s AI after it questioned her Christianity—but was the AI wrong? In this episode, we explore what happened, examine the theology of judgment and discernment, and ask: Can AI be mor...
May 24, 2025
Rethinking John 15:11
John 15:11 says Jesus gives us His joy—but what kind of joy was He talking about? In this episode, we explore the real meaning of this verse, why it wasn’t meant as a blanket emotional promise, and how joy looks different whe...
May 23, 2025
Psalm 57:12 and Catholicism
Why does Psalm 57 have 12 verses in the Catholic Bible? We unpack the Septuagint, the numbering debate, and why the apostles sided with the Greek Old Testament—challenging modern assumptions about which Bible is “right.”
May 21, 2025
I’m the Problem by Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” sounds like a confession—but is it? This episode unpacks the song’s emotional and theological layers, revealing how blame, deflection, and false repentance shape modern relationships and dist...
May 21, 2025
John 15 Isn’t About You?
Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” But was He speaking to all believers—or only the Eleven? In this episode, we explore John 15:1–8 in its full context, showing how it was a direct, covenantal moment of aposto...
May 20, 2025
Peace vs Reality
Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you…” But if that promise was for all believers, why does it so often not match reality? In this episode, we explore whether the peace of John 14:27 was meant for every Christian—or only for th...
May 20, 2025
$100 for a Parable?
Fr. Mike Schmitz’s $100 “Parables Tour” raises serious questions about the commercialization of ministry. Why is the Church charging for what Jesus gave freely? In this episode, I examine what this model says about the gospel...