This week, Brandon and AJ talk about the concept of family as an idol. The conversation quickly branches into a discussion of how we lead children when they realize we aren't perfect.
Episode 303 – Family As An Idol
Episode 302 – Asceticism
Continuing with the book on the Rule of St. Benedict, Brandon and AJ discuss the nature and importance of sacrifice and asceticism for the modern Christian.
Episode 301 – Getting Medieval
This week, Brandon talks to AJ about a book he's been listening to that encourages us to adopt some practices from the Rule of St. Benedict for monastic life into our modern, secular lives.
Episode 294 – The Genie Curse
This week, Brandon and AJ talk about the curse of getting what you ask for. Why does it seem like we rarely get what we want from God? And even more so, when we do, it goes wrong?
Episode 293 – Making A Giant Leap
This week, AJ and Brandon talk about the idea of applying Biblical texts to our own lives after Brandon came across the line, "Goliath is not your anxiety." How can we apply Biblical lessons to our lives without co-opting them?
Episode 291 – The Salvation Two Step
This week, Brandon asks AJ about what seems to be a recurring pattern in salvation, where God reveals Himself and also opens the eyes of those who receive His revelation. Why doesn't God open everyone's eyes? And how is it that people are able to encounter the Truth and still turn away from it?
Episode 289 – Pontius
This Easter, Brandon talks to AJ about reflecting a bit on the interactions between Jesus, Pontius Pilate, and the Chief Priest. What do the earthly leaders reveal about themselves in their interactions with the Christ?