A little competition never hurt anybody right? How about a lot of competition? Is there room for that in God's Kingdom? Also, what's up with all the cameras?

What does it mean to be conservative or liberal? Who really loves America and stands for freedom? Which one should I be? Also, a word of advice and caution for speech-makers.

"My way or the highway" or "anything goes"? What are the advantages of rigid lifestyles and flexible lifestyles and how can we find a place in the tension between the two? Also, who buys $300 basketball shoes?

Are your beliefs dictated by how you feel? Are they "grounded in study"? In this episode, we'll explore how a blended approach to theology was used in the first century to make sure that you and I had a chance to get to know Jesus. Also, could Jesus win a gold medal?

In this special episode recorded on location in Nairobi, Kenya, we take a look at poverty and wealth on a global scale and learn a little about living in the tension from a Kenyan friend named Elvis. You'll also get to learn a little about Tenderfeet Education Center and a special lady named Margaret.

Nothing is without flaws. Nobody is perfect. No life is as we wish it was. Our choice is to decide whether we approach our lives in complete contentment as if everything was great or if we live out the rest of our days grumbling about how bad things are. Or, we find a place in the middle of the tension...where God resides. Oh, and elite athletes love McDonald's!

Light up some bottle rockets and jump into the tension between radical self-reliance and infantile helplessness. While you're at it, have a good laugh at the expense of CNN and Fox News.

How do we find the sweet spot between a life of debilitating safety and one of hazardous and unnecessary risk? And what's up with the frantic hunt for low gas prices?

What is "The Tension" all about and what does it mean to live life in between?