Send us Fan Mail Some of the biggest obstacles to faith aren’t intellectual arguments, they’re Christians doing bizarre, performative things and calling it “God.” We get honest about the viral moments that make the church look unhinged: stunts in services, street-corner screaming, and the kind of “bold” behavior that feels more like attention seeking than love. When outsiders see that stuff, they don’t just reject the messenger, they assume the message itself must be broken. We also dig into...

Send us Fan Mail Quiet quitting is everywhere, and it is not just a workplace trend. We talk about what it looks like when someone is still on the job, still in the relationship, still showing up, but they have stopped giving effort and stopped telling the truth. From customer service horror stories to leadership realities, we get into the uncomfortable signs that someone is checked out and why the silent version of quitting often happens when people are scared to have the real conversation. ...

Send us Fan Mail You can tell a lot about a town by what happens on a random Saturday. When the weather is nice and the vendors are set up, do people just stroll through, or do they step in and help, check on each other, and treat the day like it belongs to everyone? We’re recording outside for this one, and the conversation keeps landing on the same idea: real community is built by people who show up early, stay late, and do the work that doesn’t come with a spotlight. We talk with Alan Cav...

Send us Fan Mail Phones are gone at school, but the debate is louder than ever. We sit down with special guests William Banning and Ledger and get straight to the question students keep asking: does a phone ban actually help, or does it just remove tools we use to learn? We break down how phones can be used for school work, from calculators and quick Google searches to AI in education and ChatGPT, plus what really happens when a teacher spots a screen. From there, the conversation turns into...

Send us Fan Mail A single bad influence can derail a kid fast, but the right people around them can change the whole story. We sit down with Jennifer and Richard Randall and talk honestly about what it takes to build a “village” that actually helps raise your kids, not just babysit them. From friend groups that pull kids into trouble to the adults who step in with real guidance, we break down what support looks like when parenting gets messy and personal. We also get into the real friction b...

Send us Fan Mail A good community isn’t a slogan on a sign. It’s the moment you realize your kid is safe because a coach notices, a teacher checks in, and a neighbor is paying attention when you’re not. Recording from Mayfest 2026 in Rector, we talk about what makes a small town feel like a real village and why that kind of support can change a family’s entire experience of raising kids. Coach Lane Stucks joins us to explain why Rector stands out, how youth sports and school leadership shape...

Send us Fan Mail The smell of barbecue, a half-finished milkshake, and a crowd of familiar faces, that’s how we kick things off at Mayfest 2026. We’re recording on location in Rector and letting the event guide the conversation, from what makes festivals worth leaving the house for to the one thing we’d actually spend our money on when every booth is tempting. If you love small town festivals, local food trucks, and community events that feel personal, you’ll feel right at home with us here.&...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever said “I’ll work on it” and then changed nothing, this conversation is for you. We sit down and name the real weak spots we’re trying to strengthen: health choices, sarcasm, zoning out, time management, and the way our standards can quietly sabotage relationships. We talk about what it looks like to grow up emotionally, give people grace, and stop grading everyone by the way we would do it. Then the talk gets deeper. We share why mental health needs more honest...

Send us Fan Mail Your pride can be louder than your common sense, and it shows up fastest when two words are required: “I’m sorry.” We dig into why admitting you’re wrong feels like losing, why some people refuse accountability even when it’s obvious, and how that stubbornness quietly poisons marriage, friendships, and family life. We share a real near-wreck moment that turns into a bigger conversation about responsibility, conflict resolution, and the difference between a sincere apol...

Send us Fan Mail We started by doing everything right, hit record, talked for a solid stretch, and then found out none of it saved. That kind of moment exposes your real emotional habits fast, so we leaned into it: how do you deal with frustration when you’re already tired, already focused, and everyone can read your face in five seconds? From there, the conversation gets practical and personal. We talk about frustration vs anger, why the smallest thing can become the trigger when stress has...