Have you ever felt the pursuit and fulfillment of your desires to be ultimately disappointing?
This episode is based on Jen Pollock Michel's book "Teach Us to Want", Leslie Ludy's lesson on contentment, and various Scripture (Jeremiah 2, Isaiah 55, John 7, and Philippians 3).
6 Sept 2020
Growing with Others
How do we help others change and grow together in community?
This episode is based on Ed Welch's book "Side by Side" and Paul Tripp's book "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands".
30 Aug 2020
The Endless Pursuit of Success
Perhaps our next achievement may not provide the happiness we expect.
This episode is based on Ed Welch's book "Crossroads: A Step-by-Step Guide Away from Addiction" and Arthur Brooks's article "Why Success Won't Make You Happy".
23 Aug 2020
On Relationships
How do we navigate messy relationships with imperfect people?
This episode is based on my favorite book, Tim Lane and Paul Tripp's "Relationships: A Mess Worth Making".
16 Aug 2020
On Procrastination
How can we understand and overcome our procrastination?
This episode is based on Nic Voge's research, BJ Fogg's "Tiny Habits", and James Clear's "Atomic Habits".
9 Aug 2020
Finding Your Calling
How do you find your vocation?
This episode is based on Jonathan Fields's "Sparketype" research, Daniel Pink's book "Drive", and Simon Sinek's TED talk "How great leaders inspire action".
2 Aug 2020
When Life Feels Empty
Have you ever felt disappointed and lacking purpose?
This episode is based on Ecclesiastes, Edward Welch's book "Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness", and Larry Crabb's book "Inside Out".
26 Jul 2020
On Stress and Burnout
How can stress strengthen instead of swamp us?
This episode is based on Tara Parker-Pope's article "How to Be Better at Stress", Kelly McGonigal's research on embracing stress, and Adam Grant's podcast episode "Burnout Is Everyone's Problem".
19 Jul 2020
On Boredom and Meaninglessness
Are you bored enough to listen to this?
This episode is based on Leslie Ludy's podcast episode "The Cure for Boredom", Arthur Brooks's podcast "The Art of Happiness", and Jordan Harbinger's podcast episode "What to Do When Your Purpose Starts to Suck".
12 Jul 2020
Courage and Advocacy — On Speaking Up
How can we speak up for what's right despite our fear?
This episode is based on Timothy Keller's sermons "David's Courage" and "Fear, Faith, and Courage" and Margaret Heffernan’s TED talk "The dangers of 'willful blindness'".
28 Jun 2020
On Persuasion
How can we influence and persuade others for their good?
This episode is based on Daniel Pink's book "To Sell is Human" and Jay A. Conger's article "The Necessary Art of Persuasion".
21 Jun 2020
Respect and Disagreement — On Contempt
How do we respond to contempt with love?
This episode is based on John Gottman's research, Arthur Brooks's "Love Your Enemies", and Ozlem Cekic's TED talk.
14 Jun 2020
How to Do the Right Thing When You Don't Want To
In the heat of the moment, how do we act by our values and commitments instead of by our feelings?
This episode is based on Kelly McGonigal's "The Willpower Instinct", Nir Eyal's "Indistractable", James Clear's "Atomic Habits", BJ Fogg's "Tiny Habits", and Brene Brown's "The Gifts of Imperfection".
7 Jun 2020
Anger, Blame, and Criticism — On Changing Ourselves
When conflict naturally arises, how can we humbly examine and admit to our own wrongdoing, yet graciously accept others' faults?
This episode is based on Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book "How People Change" and Harriet Lerner's book "The Dance of Anger".
31 May 2020
Pain, Injustice, and Death — On Suffering
This episode is based on Dan McCartney's book "Why Does It Have to Hurt?: The Meaning of Christian Suffering" and Timothy Keller's book "Walking with God through Pain and Suffering".
17 May 2020
Loneliness and Fulfillment — On Friendship
How can we build meaningful relationships?
This episode is based on Vaughan Roberts's book "True Friendship", Timothy Keller's sermon "Friendship", and Keith Ferrazzi's book "Never Eat Alone".
3 May 2020
Imposter Syndrome, Arrogance, and Defensiveness — On Self-Esteem
Self-esteem may be the root of—not the solution to—our sense of insecurity or superiority.
This episode is based on Timothy Keller's book "The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness" and Jon Bloom's article "Lay Aside the Weight of Insecurity".
26 Apr 2020
Who Is Your God? — The Question That Changes Everything
Who is your God? Our answer to this question changes our purpose, behaviors, and lives.
This episode is based on Stephen Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and A. W. Tozer's book "The Knowledge of the Holy".
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