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Money is like fire – it can warm us or burn our house to the ground. Thankfully, the Bible says a lot about money that will help us defeat greed, honor God, and bless others. We'll study Deuteronomy 26 in this important episode.  The Bible teaches us to Give… 1. Sacrificially  2. Joyfully  3. Graciously

The life of Joseph gives us a template for navigating suffering and thinking from the perspective of God. Suffering can lead to bitterness, but Hebrews 12 says, “See to it that no one misses the grace of God. And that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” Big Ideas:  God doesn’t admonish Joseph or others for crying. For expressing the weight of their suffering. What we learn from Joseph: 1. Leave all the righting of wrongs to God  2. See God’s hand in man’s wickedness.  3. Repay evil with practical affection. Kindness. 4. Forgive as God forgave you.

It's easy to ignore proper care for our bodies, but it's also easy to turn our bodies into idols. Let's unpack some Biblical principles to help us honor God with our bodies.   1. Your body isn’t worthy of your worship, but it’s worthy of your care.  “View your body as an instrument, not an ornament” (Gary Thomas). 2. View exercise and eating as spiritual. I Cor 6 says, “The body is meant for the Lord.” I Cor. 10:31 says, “Whether you eat or drink, do it all for the glory of God.”  3. Make a plan – any common sense plan.  4. Measure (Note Daniel). 5. Be courageous.  6. Be gentle & gracious. A dietitian's guide to guilt-free, holiday eating - by Sloan Taylor

How can we honor the Lord with our minds? Topics: Holistic care, sin's impact in our thinking, Isaiah 40, I Cor. 2, mind of Christ, and what happens biologically when songs get stuck in your head.  Questions:  -What do we think about when we think about God?  -How do we think when we think about God? 

What is the soul and is yours ok? Taylor and Brian begin a series of episodes that will let us take inventory. 

This is the most ridiculous episode we've ever done. But it's a true story of a silly, running-joke that launched this podcast. Plus, we thought you all might need a big laugh. We sure did. 

The events in DC took our breath away. Brian and Taylor offer some honest reflection and spiritual encouragement. 

"Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards" (Soren Kierkegaard). Brian shares the 7 biggest lessons he learned in 2020. Topics include: social media, polarization, scheduling, spiritual disciplines, flexibility, poverty, and thankfulness. Whew! 

Two names, Ichabod and Immanuel, tell competing stories about where God is. If you need some encouragement, this episode is for you.  And if you want to join us in "8 Days With Jesus," as we watch and discuss The Chosen, go to http://hptulsa.com/8-days-with-jesus. 

They guys dialogue about the shows that stretched their faith, revealed humanity, excelled at storytelling, or helped them relive the glory of 1980's basketball. You'll laugh a lot and also find a new show to watch.  The Chosen, The Last Dance, The Mandalorian, Alone, Tehran  Animaniacs, My Hero Academia, Primal, The Queen's Gambit 

Taylor has taught filmmaking classes at high school and collegiate levels. Brian managed to watch a few films this year without getting bored and walking away. But on their list of 5 favorites from the last year, they found some common ground. Join them for this fun episode of movie-talk, even if Brian has to be given lots of leeway for his top-5.  Enola Holmes, Hamilton, 1917, Mank, Little Women, Color out of Space, Harriet, Tenet, Mank

Taylor and Brian both reveal their "Top 5 favorite books I read in 2020" list. Both of the guys give a quick overview, tell why it made their list, and field questions from the other. This episode moves fast! We bet you'll add a couple of these books to your 2021 reading list. 

When you enter a strange new land (like a Pandemic), you'll need flexibility to survive and thrive. We'll learn from Lewis and Clark, whose plan to canoe to the coast came to a screeching halt when they saw the Rocky Mountains. Paul's missionary journeys had similar redirections.  Notes:  Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Unchartered Territory by Tod Bolsinger  Carey Neiuwhof's talk on flexiblitilty/agility 

So you're wearing an "I'm not ashamed of the Gospel" (Rom. 1:16) t-shirt. Great. But do you know what it's really about? Hint - it's not about being a loud super-Christian. By hearing a quick overview of Romans and reading the preceding verses, we'll discover a meaning that matches the heart of God. 

What does it mean to speak prophetically? It's way more than predicting the future, and you are supposed to do it. Plus, you'll hear our dramatic reenactment fail and a brief word about politics. 

The Bible teaches that taking the Lord's name in vain is much more than uttering a cuss word or saying God's name flippantly. We don't condone those things, but we need to know what this phrase really means. Plus, Taylor shares his most embarrassing, hilarious moment, leaving Brian in horrified disbelief. 

We often hear the feel-good words of Jeremiah 29:11 but miss the surrounding verses, which are a call to faithful perseverance. This is the first in a series of episodes that will help you read the Bible correctly. Plus, the guys perform what they are sure will become an award-winning re-enactment, and Brian divulges a hilarious, embarrassing moment.  

What if we spent as much time caring for hurting people as we did debating the appropriate response to the pandemic? We believe these trying times give us extra opportunities to love and disciple our neighbors. We may just need to change our focus. 

We all need healthy rhythms to root our souls to God, especially during a pandemic. We'll teach you three habits that you can begin practicing today. They are simple, but new habits are never easy. Plus, Taylor asks Brian some questions about how church leaders are doing during this time. 

The guys get personal and chat about how they're learning to allow the Kingdom of God to transcend and inform their politics.