Latest Episodes
Surviving Stressful Seasons: Be a Light in the Midst of Darkness
People refer to my former home in Southwest Florida as “the Paradise Coast” (Okay, mainly realtors!). And October…
Stop Following Your Dreams!
My friend Jesse’s a recording producer, not to mention an incredible musician. Every so often, he would make…
Scary Church Members…
… I love them, but some church people scare me When I first started pastoring, I wanted everyone…
How Hip is Your Pastor?
Since moving from Florida to St. Louis, I’ve noticed something surprising… Everyone is suddenly younger than me! I…
Turkey Bacon is from the Devil
Turkey bacon is a lie of the devil. Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit, but for a big…
Star Trek and No-Win Scenarios
Whenever I watch famous TV preachers being interviewed for news shows, I can always count on them being…
Before You Hit Send
I just got a text from a friend that shocked me. It wasn’t as much what they said…
You Can Do Nothing…Which Is Just Enough
So I have hit the ground running at my new church. We have arrived, after saying tearful goodbyes…
Churchy—Well, Bless Your Heart…
I’m sitting in Starbucks, this is one I don’t frequent, but I thought I’d give it a try.…
Outrageous: When Humans Act Like Animals
Remember when people were outraged by the killing of a lion named Cecil in Africa? A beautiful creation…
Church War Games: Know When to Walk Away
It’s funny how your childhood programs you for life. As a kid, I was overweight and non-athletic. I…
The Old Razzle Dazzle
I’d just spent six years in a church feeling wounded. The environment was one where you were never…