The Preacher and the Pawnbroker

Robert and Tobey discuss why Israel is perpetually at the center of our global attention. How should we approach these inevitable discussions?

What does it take to cultivate lifelong friendships? Tobey and Robert discuss from a place of mutual experience.

The old adage makes us ask if power always corrupts...? Can we predict it; prevent it? Robert and Tobey discuss scenarios and safeguards with regard to corruption.

We often hear the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Robert and Tobey flip the question as they challenge the premise.

Finishing well is not just for runners. Tobey and Robert discuss some of the things that make us prickly (or soft) as we age.

Capital punishment, self-defense, protecting those we love? Robert and Tobey discuss the taking of human life. Is it ever justified? No easy answers...

People, businesses, churches and government all deal with mission drift. Robert and Tobey discuss some methods of self assessment and "course correction."

Does it really need to be "us vs. them?" Maybe we should stop listening to those who benefit from keeping us arguing (instead of asking the right questions).

How small do we make the literal and figurative worlds in which we live? Tobey and Robert discuss how we can stretch ourselves in this episode.

Creating boundaries in life is what separates sanity from insanity. Robert and Tobey discuss a few things that may just require a little introspection.

The good news rarely has the same impact without a really clear understanding of the bad news. Robert and Tobey discuss the best news of all.

Whether unexpected change spurs us, or we are attempting to spur change in our own life, there are strategies for handling the transition. Robert and Tobey discuss in this week's episode.

It can be a source of great anxiety, but is necessary if we want to grow. Robert and Tobey discuss how to best handle change in our lives.

Robert and Tobey take a diversion and discuss a scripture passage that highlights a "woman of noble character."

It doesn't just benefit others when we decide to give and go...it changes us as well. On the heels of a trip to Mexico, Tobey discusses with Robert the importance of outreach and open hands.

Money definitely comes with its share of landmines. Tobey and Robert discuss a few in this week's episode.

What is a "healthy perspective" on money? Robert and Tobey discuss this, among other New Year's resolutions.

Why does so much of the world pause to celebrate Christmas? Is there more to it than shopping, sweets and holiday classics? Follow Robert and Tobey on their rabbit trails to the true meaning of Christmas.

Is our K-12 system failing us? Is college a scam? This week, Robert and Tobey weigh in on education in the U.S.

Have we stopped using our brains? Or at least less than we used to before things like GPS made everything simpler? Is the technology we've adopted making us stupid? Robert and Tobey discuss this week...

Are we finally seeing a breakthrough from all of gray areas that we have created in our culture and lives? Robert and Tobey discuss a few of these areas and the shifts that we are seeing (and hoping for).

What produces gratitude in a person? Is it a function of what we have or who we are? Tobey and Robert discuss as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Do we really need to forgive in order to be forgiven? Tobey and Robert discuss this as they wrap up last week's conversation on conflict resolution.

Robert and Tobey discuss conflict resolution. But more importantly, conflict avoidance.

What does it mean to be a man? Not sure we can answer a question that big in a short podcast... But how about a few things that every young man should keep in mind as he pursues his proverbial "man card?"