We want to see more and better followers of Jesus in Rochester, NY, and around the world. So listen along as some of our team take a little deeper dive to help us know Jesus better to do better and ultimately be a little better. Have any thoughts, comments… or criticisms? Email us at podcast@northridgerochester.com
What does a high-stakes courtroom perjury case have to do with how we talk about Jesus? In a world quick to spot hypocrisy, our words carry immense weight when testifying to what we’ve seen God do.
In this episode of A Little Better, host Calum Shaw is joined by Drew to explore what it actually means to share our faith honestly and effectively. How do we talk about an invisible God without feeling awkward, pushy, or spiritually disingenuous? Together, they break down how our words and actions work hand-in-hand to point people toward Jesus.
Sunday’s Message (https://www.youtube.com/live/FEm0kz22SEA?si=9nJEFIjWj7Evny6z)
5 Oct 2026
Rainbow Puking Unicorns | 239
Have you ever wondered why a simple word of encouragement can completely change someone’s day—or even their life? Modern neuroscience and experience continually reveal what God has been guiding us through for millenia.
In this episode of A Little Better, Calum Shaw and Drew explore the profound impact of our words in relationships. They break down the difference between cheap praise and life-giving speech, and detail the 4 Types of Words That Bless.
Encouraging words – Moving beyond generic compliments to truly build others up.
Honest Words – How radical honesty creates intimacy without unnecessary rebuke.
Wise Words – Navigating timing, context, and the difference between wisdom and synthetic AI information.
Forgiving Words – The discipline and skill of seeking and granting authentic forgiveness.
You only get two options: are you speaking life or death? It’s time to figure it out.
Sunday’s Message (https://youtu.be/jDkLoXuyhh8)
Resources:
The Hacking of the American Mind by Dr. Robert H. Lustig (https://a.co/d/0hhcjS18)
The AI Apocopypse (Quote from Michael Keller) (https://a.co/d/02Aq8PVx)
28 Sept 2026
Political Correctness: Madness or Kindness | 238
Has political correctness gone too far, or is it just common courtesy? We continue our series, Me and My Big Mouth. Calum Shaw and Drew Karschner break down the power, danger, and hidden costs of modern speech culture.
From social media call-outs to interactions with AI chatbots, the consequences of what we say—and how we say it—are higher than ever. We examine whether "polite culture" is helping society or keeping people from speaking their minds, and how we can navigate these conversations with wisdom and integrity.
Resources:
Intro included excerpts from The Scottish Enlightenment (https://a.co/d/0bpC2J8K) by Arthur Herman
Lawsuit against AI chatbot pushing teen to suicide (https://apnews.com/article/chatbot-ai-lawsuit-suicide-teen-artificial-intelligence-9d48adc572100822fdbc3c90d1456bd0)
Allie Beth Stuckey and David French video (https://youtu.be/KYPlrX8qfHE?si=Khyad6sFhiCacpwy)
Sunday’s Message (https://youtu.be/lFIf3BHhAKY)
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