Podcast Episodes

This Christmas Eve, Greg and Nathan explore the powerful intersections of tradition, scripture, and the unexpected joy of encountering Jesus. They start with a reflection on the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, where she initially seeks only a mundane interaction, perhaps thinking Jesus is just another man who can offer her support. Little does she know, He has something far more life-changing in mind: the offer of "living water." By the end of the encounter, she is so transformed that she runs back to her town, saying, "Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did!" What a beautiful model for how Christmas Eve could impact someone—an ordinary encounter that leads to extraordinary change.

Greg, Nathan, and Nathan discuss the Christmas movies they recently saw. focusing on Red One and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Nathan Bell talks about what he liked and didn't like about each one. Nathan mentions that although Red One wasn't groundbreaking, he found it enjoyable and fun. He appreciated how the movie expanded on the traditional Santa Claus story, introducing a larger world that could potentially lead to more films.

In this episode, Greg and Nathan emphasizes the importance of critically engaging with stories and entertainment, rather than passively absorbing them. They reference Tolkien and C.S. Lewis to suggest that stories, like A Christmas Carol, can be seen as "shadows" of deeper truths, echoing Plato's idea of the world of appearances versus the true reality. They reflect on Scrooge’s transformation, noting that his salvation isn’t just about actions like giving money, but about an inner change — a genuine heart transformation. In the context of A Christmas Carol, this highlights the story’s deeper lesson: Christmas is not just about materialism, but about embracing compassion, generosity, and the true spirit of the season. It challenges us to look beyond the surface and recognize the moral and spiritual truths beneath the entertainment.

How do we handle dysfunction? How do we handle dysfunction around the holidays? In this episode, Greg and Nathan take a look at what holiday dysfunction looks like for us as people, but then what did it look like for Jesus? He was around dysfunction His whole life. How did He handle it? 

In this continuation from last week, Greg and Nathan continue to explore Fact and Faith beyond Doubt. 

In this episode, Greg and Nathan explore the importance of our faith, even when our feelings are hitting us hard. When do we move beyond what we feel to be true and accept what we know to be true? Check out the latest to find out. 

In this episode, Greg and Nathan explore the grace that God extends to us in our doubts. Rest on the grace God gives to you during your doubts. 

Greg and Nathan are finally able to talk about the book give aways from June. Listen in to see if you won. 

Join Nathan and Greg this November as they launch an insightful and honest series, "Good News About Doubt." In a culture where questions and uncertainties are often kept under wraps, Nathan and Greg dive into the truth that faith and doubt are not enemies but companions on the journey. Through heartfelt conversations, they explore how doubt can actually strengthen belief, spark growth, and lead to a deeper understanding of God’s grace.