As crucial as inventory is to any business, taking an inward look at our own personal spiritual inventory is at least as critical in our journey with the Lord. But what might that mean specifically? In what areas of our lives should we take inventory? If our inventory proves faulty or destructive, what then? Through the lens of one familiar Biblical character, Ben discusses what it means for us to examine ourselves as scripture encourages, including some specific areas that quite frankly need inventory.

Businesses do inventory on a somewhat regular basis. If businesses and corporations do inventory to improve their bottom line, should we be doing inventory in our own personal lives? Ben explores the importance of personal spiritual inventory and how it can improve our walk with the Lord.

In the shadow of Mt. Everest, an intrepid band of linguists set out in 1968 to conquer a different but equally as challenging a mountain of sorts. Their goal was to develop the first-ever written language for a remote community of Limbuwan speakers living in northeastern Nepal. Ben's mother, Annita Fischer, recounts some of her first-hand experiences as part of this pioneering team despite seemingly overwhelming odds.

Have you ever read a rule book? How about a love letter? Ben compares and contrasts the Bible to a rule book and a love letter and asks which one you would rather read?

In the middle of life's storms where do we look? Ben explores our default setting when things get tough on us in our trips around the sun and offers the best option.

A well-known Biblical story recounts an encounter between Jesus and a man known only as a rich young ruler in search of eternal life. Ben explores the response Jesus gives the young man and how it compares to the "stuff" that often causes us to go away sorrowful as well.

Gregory Driscoll was told years ago that he would likely be unable to read, perhaps for his entire life. But then Gregory discovered music, and specifically stringed instruments like bass and cello. It changed his entire world. In this episode, Gregory and his mother Mims recall parts of an incredible story of how music, mixed with hard work and faith have led to an heartwarming testimony as told in a book called "Cello and Me."

Gregory Driscoll was told years ago that he would likely be unable to read maybe his entire life. But then Gregory discovered how music, and specifically the cello, changed his entire world, including helping him learn to read. In this snippet, Gregory recalls part of the story that has become a book called "Cello and Me." The entire interview drops soon.

The "noise" in the world can get a tad overwhelming, maybe cause our blood pressure and other vitals to skyrocket. Contrary to popular belief we do indeed have a choice in how we cope with it. Ben discusses some real ways we can quiet the noise that seems everywhere.

An area pastor's kid and a bit of a self-proclaimed former rebel, Stephen Franklin recounts just a snippet of his journey from a heavy metal rocker to now playing and writing worship songs for the Lord at churches like Dwelling Place in Christiansburg, Virginia.