This week, AJ and Brandon talk about the ways Brandon has felt the world around him shape him as they try and identify some ways to be in the world without being of the world.
Episode 288 – Being In The World
Episode 242 – Confusion
This week, AJ and Brandon look at how confusion and identity work in the scriptures. Why do those who don't identify as God's end in confusion?
Removing the Extra Masks Underneath the Masquerade
Throughout my maturing in adulthood, one of the big things that has been a defining trait in that progress has been the shedding of masks, or at the very least,... Continue Reading →
Represent Your Identity Without Contrast
When describing things, we can either describe them positively, or we can describe them negatively. Both are very useful, but unfortunately, when we establish the core of who we are, it's tempting to represent who we are by overemphasizing who we aren't.
Best Self, Worst Self, It’s All Still Myself
Our self is not just a collection of our worst decisions, but it is part of who we are. Our self is also more than a highlight reel of all our good moves.
Episode 83 – Politics Are Hopeless
Why do so many Christians feel the need to attach their hope to politicians or parties? We need to remind ourselves that our primary identity and loyalty lay with Christ, and we need to try and educate the children in our lives that, while politics certainly matter, placing our hope in any human or human institution is a sure path to disappointment.
Episode 67 – Vision and Identity
This week, AJ and Brandon spend this week celebrating May the Fourth, and then looking at the importance of knowing who you are and your calling before you focus on the busy work. How are you going to make sure the actions you take are bringing you closer to where you are supposed to be?