Philippians: Is Joy the Theme?

Penalty Shot

Two World Cup knockout matches. Two penalty shootouts. One unforgettable picture of pressure, performance, failure, and hope. Why does life sometimes feel like everything comes down to one moment?

Proverbial Peripeteia

A sermon introduced an unusual literary word—peripeteia. But does that concept actually appear in the Book of Proverbs? In this episode, we explore the ancient literary idea of peripeteia

Book: Play the Man

A listener asked about Todd Friel's Play the Man. I introduce the book, explain its central thesis, and carefully summarize what it actually teaches about pornography, sanctification, and spiritual growth

America at 250: A Biblical Perspective

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, how should Christians think about their nation? This episode examines what Scripture teaches about nations, government, patriotism, gratitude, citizenship, and where our ultimate allegiance belongs. Rather than political slogans or patriotic emotion, we seek a balanced, biblical perspective on America at 250.

Bible: Patronage

We examine the ancient concept of patronage.