A Little Better

How should Christians engage in a politically divided world? When the "other" we are supposed to love becomes the enemy we fight, something has to change. In this episode of A Little Better, host Calum Shaw is joined by Matt Sones to close out our series on Christians and Politics. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to political involvement, we dive into how to navigate today's landscape...

In a culture deeply divided along ideological lines, it’s easy for Christians to find themselves caught up in the same tribalism, anger, and anxiety that dominate the evening news. But is that how God intended public life to look? This week on A Little Better, Calum Shaw sits down with Matt Sones for Part 1 of a vital conversation: How Should Christians Be Involved in Politics? Together, they step...

What happens when your faith collides with your passport? As believers, we live with a unique tension: we are residents of an earthly nation, but our ultimate allegiance belongs to the Kingdom of God. So how do we navigate the messy world of politics, voting, and cultural division without compromising our higher calling? In this episode of Christians and Politics , Calum Shaw and Matt Sones dive i...

What is the true purpose of government, and how should Christians engage with political powers? In this second episode of the Christians and Politics series, Calum Shaw and Matt Sones dive into one of the most tension-filled topics of our time: the relationship between the Kingdom of God and earthly governments. Every day, we are pulled by competing loyalties. We pay taxes, follow laws, and partic...

With cultural tribalism, division, and anxiety at an all-time high, public life has become incredibly fraught. Too often, the Christian witness is tarnished when the allure of power and the desire to be on the "winning team" overshadow our primary allegiance to Jesus. In this first episode, Calum Shaw and Matt Sones launch a new stand-alone series aimed at evaluating what a mature political witnes...

In our final bonus episode of The Deliverer , Nate Bantle and Drew Kaschner reflect on the highs, lows, and everything in between from the Egypt trip. Tune in to hear the tense moments, the unexpected lessons, and how they learned the lessons of the series they were about to teach on. Sunday’s Message

What happens after you’re finally free? In this episode of the Deliverer series, host Calum Shaw and Drew Karschner dive into the complex reality of life after liberation. We often think of freedom as a destination, but the transition can be overwhelming, confusing, and even harder to embrace than the struggle itself. Drawing from the journey of the Israelites leaving Egypt, we explore: The Muscle...

Less than half of Americans have a passport. Much less travel transatlantically. For Javi, this was his first time out of the country. How does someone who hasn’t experienced a foreign country’s culture and food do on an intense filming trip? Let’s just say hummus is a takeaway. Sunday’s Message

Is God still "flexing" today, or have we just stopped paying attention? In this episode of A Little Better, Drew and Calum dive into one of the most intense showdowns in history: God vs. Pharaoh. We often think of the ten plagues as random natural disasters, but they were actually a calculated, direct assault on the false gods of Egypt. We’re asking the hard questions: If the plagues struck modern...

Can God really use a cat? In this episode, videographers Drew and Meg share their take on their trip to Egypt. What did it take to capture the beautiful scenery of The Deliverer? Sunday’s Message

We often think God only uses the young, talented, or perfect but the story of Moses being called by God tells a different story. We’re digging into the complex moments when God calls us–those often long stretches where you feel sidelined, forgotten, or "past your prime." Why does God wait until we feel least capable to give us our biggest assignments? If this episode encouraged you, please leave a...

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a "holding pattern," waiting for a breakthrough that feels like it’s never coming? In this episode of the A Little Better podcast, host Calum Shaw and Nate Miller dive into the uncomfortable reality of the wilderness season. You know those moments where you don’t have the answers, but somehow, things resolve in the most unexpected way. Together, they explore: The The...

What’s it like when you take a trip of a lifetime, but it doesn’t quite go as planned? This week, Drew and Taylor share the inside scoop from their trip to Egypt for the filming of the series, The Deliverer. Sunday’s Message

"Doing the right thing the wrong way is still the wrong thing." We’ve all been there—feeling like we’ve put in the time, done the work, and are ready for the next step, only to be met with silence or a roadblock. It’s easy to grow weary of waiting. In today’s episode of A Little Better , Calum Shaw, Drew Karschner, and Taylor Benedict explore the story of Moses—a man with a righteous cause but, at...

Yes…they had a run in with the police. A behind the scenes take from the team that shot the series, The Deliverer. This epsiode Drew Karschner and Katy Bantle share their highs, lows and impactful moments from the trip. Sunday’s Message

We often think of God’s deliverance as a booming voice or a parted sea, but the story of the Exodus begins in a much quieter way: with the courage of two midwives, a desperate mother, and a reed basket in the Nile. This week on A Little Better , host Calum Shaw, Drew Karschner and guest Katy Bantle dive into the opening chapters of the Moses story. We explore the archaeological mystery of the Phar...

He is risen… but who actually saw Him? In this episode of A Little Better, Calum Shaw is joined by Drew Karschner as we conclude the Four Days series and step into the most important day in history — Easter Sunday. From the empty tomb to the first eyewitness encounters, we unpack the real story of what happened when Jesus rose from the dead. Why is it significant that Jesus first appeared to women...

What happens in the silence between Good Friday and Easter Sunday? What were the disciples feeling while Jesus was in the tomb? And one of the biggest theological questions of all… did Jesus actually go to hell? In this episode of A Little Better, Calum Shaw is joined by Drew as we continue the Four Days series and step into the most overlooked day of the resurrection story — Saturday. It’s a day...

This week, Calum Shaw and Pastor Drew Karshner unpack Good Friday—the day of Jesus’ crucifixion—and why it still matters today. As part of the Four Days series, this conversation explores the tension, injustice, and purpose behind the cross. From the religious leaders’ conspiracy to Pilate’s moral compromise… from the crowd’s sudden betrayal to the Romans’ brutality… every angle of the story revea...

We talk a lot about Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but what about Thursday and Saturday. This episode kicks off our Easter series, looking at the Four Days that changed the world. Drew Karschner and Calum Shaw look at the three times Jesus was betrayed by His closest friends on Maundy Thursday. What can we learn from the mistakes of the disciples and the long suffering of Jesus as he endures their...

This week on A Little Better, we wrap up our series on Titus. Drew Karschner joins Calum to discuss the power of kindness and doing good. They share personal stories about how the kindness of others changed them. Sunday’s Message Resources: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (Louis Zamperini) Andy Young Podcast on Attunement

This week on A Little Better, Calum Shaw covers all the controversial topics in Titus 2 with Jason DeGraff. Does it condone slavery? Are women just to be stay-at-home mothers? Should we still listen to what a fallen pastor taught? Paul is underscoring the need for good teaching. More than just having good teaching on a Sunday morning by the pastor, we all need to be teaching one another. Specifica...

This week on A Little Better, Calum Shaw and Luan Souza tackle the topic of corruption. We’re in week two of a series on Titus, where Paul addresses the spiritual drift and corruption in the Cretan church. There is division, conflict, and theological disagreement—sounds an awful lot like the Church today. Get to know Luan, our Brighton Campus Director, a little better, and explore Paul’s instructi...

This week on A Little Better, we start a new series on the book of Titus. A small letter in the New Testament written by Paul to his “fixer”, Titus. The church Paul planted is in some trouble–it started to drift theologically. The question is, how do they fix it? How do you motivate a congregation back to the sound teaching Paul left them with? The answer isn’t fearmongering. Calum is joined by Na...

Fear can get in the way of a lot of things. It can cloud our judgment, halt progress, and become a barrier to the very mission we have been called to. You’d think that of all the things we’d be unafraid to talk about is the wonderful relationship we have with Jesus. But for some reason, we can so easily lock up and hold back. In the final episode of our fear series, Drew Karschner is back to share...