Speaking Your Lingo

Everything happening in our culture right now eventually comes back to two unavoidable questions: What does it mean to be human? And where does morality come from? In this episode, Shane Lingo explores why these questions matter so much for human dignity, justice, identity, meaning, and truth. We talk about: * objective morality * human value and purpose * C.S. Lewis and The Abolition of Man * Vik...

Most people don’t actually think—they just repeat what they’ve heard. In this episode of the Speaking Your Lingo Podcast, Shane Lingo dives into the "gap" between knowing what you believe and knowing why you believe it. If your views on truth, morality, or God were truly challenged today, would they hold up, or would the foundation collapse? We’re breaking down the 5 Foundations for Thin...

What does forgiveness actually mean? In this episode of the Shane Lingo Podcast, we break down one of the most misunderstood ideas in our culture: forgiveness. Is it excusing what happened? Forgetting it? Restoring trust? Or something deeper entirely? Using a powerful scene from Passengers and a real-life courtroom moment that captured national attention, Shane Lingo explores what forgiveness real...

In this episode, Shane Lingo reacts to a powerful clip from Voddie Baucham titled “Thou Shalt Be Nice?” and it challenges how many people think about love. Many reduce love to being “nice,” agreeable, or non-confrontational. But is that actually what the Bible teaches? Looking at 2 Corinthians 10:5–6, where Paul the Apostle talks about destroying arguments and taking every thought captive, Shane u...

What is love… really? We talk about love all the time, but when you actually stop and try to define it, it’s not as clear as we think. Is love just a feeling? Is it doing what makes you happy? Is it always affirming someone? In this episode of the Speaking Your Lingo podcast, we slow down and ask a deeper question: what is love—and what does it actually look like in real life? We break down some o...

Can you trust your feelings to tell you what’s true? Or could they actually be leading you in the wrong direction? We live in a culture that constantly tells us to “follow your heart,” “trust your feelings,” and “live your truth.” But what if your feelings aren’t as reliable as you’ve been told? In this episode of the Speaking Your Lingo Podcast, Shane Lingo explores the role emotions should actua...

In this episode of the Speaking Your Lingo Podcast , Shane Lingo wrestles with a challenging but essential question: When are Christians called to pursue unity, and when is division actually necessary? Shane dives into biblical teaching on unity, explores the tension between truth and harmony, and examines why sometimes division is not only unavoidable but required for holiness and the health of t...

In this episode, host Shane Lingo sits down with good friend and guest Gavin Knickerbocker for a conversation that’s a little out of this world, literally. Gavin has spent years researching reports of extraterrestrial life, UFOs, and government disclosures, and he believes there’s more going on in the skies than we’ve been told. Shane, on the other hand, comes at the topic with healthy skepticism...

In this episode, I’m excited to be back with you to explore a major Supreme Court case that could shape how we interpret the separation of church and state in America. While much of the recent news has focused on education policy, especially President Trump’s executive order shifting control back to states and local communities, today we turn our attention to the judicial branch. We’ll look closel...

In this episode, I tell the story behind Silent Night, the most popular Christmas carol of all time and, by some accounts, the most recorded song in history. But there's more to this classic than just its melody—its connection to the WWI Christmas Truce makes it a symbol of peace and hope during the holiday season. Tune in to discover the story behind the beloved Christmas classic. Stille Nac...

In this episode, I look forward to discussing Frederick Douglass’ views on Faith, Christianity, and the Christian church. Join me for a discussion on the topics of providence, the broken slave-holding churches in the South, and the true Christianity of Christ. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of the Speaking Your Lingo Podcast, I ask the question, "Can you think of a time in your life when things got far worse before they got better?" As we look at Frederick Douglass' story, my hope is that we can gain a new perspective on those seasons in life that can often feel hopeless.  Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of the Speaking Your Lingo Podcast, I am launching a brand new series that I am calling, The Human Element: Biographical Perspectives. The focus of this episode is centered around a man who triumphed amid adversity. A man who faced a reality that the majority of us will never have to face.  My hope is by looking at his story, we can gain some insights and perspectives for our lives...

SHOW NOTES: In this episode of Speaking Your Lingo, we continue our conversation by wrestling with the question, "How should Christians view competition?" We also discuss  such questions as, "Is competition a product of the fall?" "Will there be competition in heaven?" and "What sports do we hope our kids never participate in?" Speaking Your Lingo: speakingy...

SHOW NOTES: In this episode of Speaking Your Lingo, I bring on my very first guest to the show, Nick Crook. The focus of this episode is to tackle such questions as, "What does the Bible have to say about physical health and exercise?" "How do exercise and physical activity fit into a biblical worldview?" and "Should Christians participate in and watch the UFC, mixed marti...

In today's special Christmas episode, I talk about the story behind another famous Christmas carol from the past. Picture yourself on Christmas Eve standing in a nineteenth-century Catholic church in France. The spacious and dim Gothic church filled with a resounding sound of the organ playing, and a trained opera singer boisterously singing O Holy Night . This is the backdrop in which we fin...

SHOW NOTES: In today's special Christmas episode, I talk about the story behind one of the most influential, and yet at the same time, lesser-known Christmas carols of the past, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.  Learn how this song brings hope as it allows us to wrestle with such questions as, "Where is the peace on earth?"  and, "Where is God's concern for His people?&...

SHOW NOTES: In today's episode, I will be talking all about morality. One of the big questions we will wrestle with today is, "Do objective moral values exist?" In other words, are there actions as human beings that are always wrong no matter what we may think about those actions? Do we have any moral obligations? Another way of saying it is, are there things we ought to do and are...

Show Notes: When was the last time you got into a healthy disagreement? A healthy debate in which you and another person were having a conversation and you happened to disagree on an idea or a topic? A conversation where each of you took the time to thoughtfully express why you believe what you believe without either of you getting offended at the end of the conversation? How often does that happe...

SHOW NOTES Welcome to the Speaking Your Lingo Podcast, where my goal is to help this generation think well! Today we are jumping into a brand-new series all about the concept of Truth. In fact, I’m calling today’s episode, “The Truth About Truth.” In this episode, we will be asking some of life’s biggest questions as we focus on the concept of truth. Article:  https://speakingyourlingo.com/2023/05...

SHOW NOTES Join us for Part 4 of this “Versus” Podcast Series as we wrestle with the fascinating topic of pacifism through the eyes of Leo Tolstoy and C.S. Lewis. In this episode, I am going to share my own thoughts and opinions on the topic of Pacifism based on my time studying the arguments presented by both Leo Tolstoy and C.S. Lewis. This is where I, Shane Lingo, will finally answer the big qu...

SHOW NOTES Join us for Part 3 of this “Versus” Podcast Series as we wrestle with the fascinating topic of pacifism through the eyes of Leo Tolstoy and C.S. Lewis In this episode, I focus on the British author C.S. Lewis and his views on non-resistance and Pacifism. As you listen to this, it would be helpful to note that although I agree with Lewis on many topics of debate, as was true of Tolstoy,...

SHOW NOTES Join us for Part 2 of this “Versus” Podcast Series as we wrestle with the fascinating topic of pacifism through the eyes of Leo Tolstoy and C.S. Lewis. In this episode, I focus on the Russian author Leo Tolstoy and his views on non-resistance and Pacifism. As you listen to this, it would be helpful to note that although I agree with Tolstoy on many topics of debate, I do not necessarily...

SHOW NOTES Join us as we wrestle with the fascinating topic of pacifism through the eyes of Leo Tolstoy and C.S. Lewis! Although it is not often brought up in conversation, the reality is our answer to the question of pacifism will have a huge impact on our lives. As a matter of fact, in some ways, it already has. Here are a few reasons why this question matters: Our views on guns and gun control...

Welcome to the very first episode of Speaking Your Lingo. In this episode, we explain who we are. We also describe our mission and vision as well as our hopes for the future of Speaking Your Lingo. Join us as we begin this podcasting journey.  Send us Fan Mail