Centered | Where Faith Meets Everyday Life

Words can build up or tear down – and sometimes they’re a little too powerful. In this episode, David and Ben are joined by Paul Church as they dive into the chaos of controlling our tongues, share about our personal battle with the tongue, and reflect on what it means to use our words for good. Plus, David and Paul face off in a TV mom trivia showdown in honor of Mother’s Day. If you’re looking t...

We all want to be seen, celebrated, and included — but what happens when our craving for status overshadows our calling to follow Jesus? In this episode of Centered, we explore how the gospel confronts our obsession with image, platform, and approval. From inner rings and platform temptation to glazing and brainrot, we dig into what it means to carry the cross in a culture chasing clout. Whether y...

When life gets messy, it’s easy to let our feelings lead the way. But what if difficulty isn’t a dead end — it’s a doorway? In this episode, we dive into building a faith that stands firm when life gets hard. We explore how real growth happens through trials, why God is still good and involved even when it hurts, and how His wisdom (not the world's) transforms us from the inside out. If you&#3...

What do we do when church doesn’t feel like a safe place? In this episode of Centered , we talk about the painful disconnect between the beauty of Jesus and the brokenness of His people. From hypocrisy and gossip to disappointment and unresolved conflict, we unpack why church hurt is real—and why it doesn’t get the final word. With honest reflections, dramatic one-star reviews, and a vision for a...

Romance, desire, and yes — sex. In this honest episode, we unpack why the church must talk about topics like intimacy, longing, and vulnerability. From purity culture baggage to “sex is bad” theology, we trace how distorted views of romance have shaped our expectations and our shame. But when rooted in God’s design, romance is a sacred reflection of His love. Whether you’re married, dating, or sin...

In this episode of Centered, we’re joined by Paul Church, Associate Pastor of Mosaic Youth, as we dive into the messy beauty of parenting. We talk about the power of simply  talking  to our kids, normalizing awkward moments, and why releasing control is one of the most loving (and difficult) things we can do as parents. We reflect on the tension between two important parenting instincts — talking...

Is it possible that your hobbies are holy ground? What if your hobbies weren’t a break  from  God—but a way to enjoy Him more deeply? In this episode of  Centered , we explore how leisure and joy can become spiritual practices—not as tools to boost productivity, but as sacred spaces where we encounter God. We unpack the difference between duty and delight in our relationship with Him, and consider...

Is consumerism shaping your faith more than you realize? In this episode of  Centered , we uncover  "The Hidden Cost of Consumerism" —how our spending habits, convenience culture, and pursuit of more impact our hearts, relationships, and spiritual lives. We explore the  deforming powers of consumerism , why money gives us the  illusion of control , and how a  Jesus-centered approach  can break the...

March 12th, 2025 David Comstock & Ben Todd Life is full of distractions—especially from our phones, social media, and digital noise. In this episode of Centered , we explore how technology shapes your identity, beliefs, and spiritual habits—often without you realizing it. Are you using technology, or is it using you? What You’ll Learn: ✔ The hidden impact of social media and screen time on you...

March 12th, 2025 David Comstock & Ben Todd Faith isn’t just for Sundays—it’s for the real, messy, everyday moments of life. Centered is a podcast designed to help you integrate faith into where you live, work, and play. In this pilot episode, we introduce why this podcast exists, who we are, and what you can expect moving forward. What You’ll Learn: ✔ Why faith is meant to intersect with real...