Exploring More

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their series on Kingdom realities by exploring a powerful truth: the Gospel often meets us at our deepest point of need . For some, it's forgiveness. For others, it's healing, freedom, belonging, comfort, purpose, or hope. Michael and SJ share deeply personal stories of how God met them in seasons of desperati...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings begin a brand-new series exploring one of the most foundational themes in Scripture: life . Not simply existence—but the abundant, eternal, Kingdom life Jesus came to give. Drawing from John 10:10, Michael and SJ unpack the biblical meaning of the Greek word zoe , revealing a life that is far greater than mere biologic...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their conversation around The Life You Built by Scott Jennings, diving deeper into one of the most important realities of spiritual formation: growth is cyclical, not linear . Many of us expect healing and transformation to happen in a straight line. But what if the journey actually looks more like a wave? Awa...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson, SJ Jennings, and Scott Jennings continue their conversation around The Life You Built , exploring one of the most transformative ideas in the spiritual journey: the Great Exchange . What if the life you've been living was built around survival rather than freedom? Together, they unpack the ongoing process of moving from the false sel...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson welcomes Scott Jennings and Steve Knee for a powerful conversation around Scott's book, The Life You Built , and one of the most important journeys a man can take: moving from the false self to the true self . What if the version of you that learned to survive isn't the real you? Together, they explore the ways men construct false ide...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings reflect on the impact of the Good Man Series and the lifelong journey of becoming wholehearted men. Looking back on years of ministry, friendships, and conversations with men, they explore what it means to move beyond performance and into a life marked by healing, freedom, and authenticity. Drawing from stories of tran...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue unpacking the heart behind the Good Man Series , an eight-session journey created to help men recover their identity, heal what has been wounded, and step into the fullness of who God created them to be. What does it mean to become a good man ? Not merely a better version of yourself—but a man who is becoming...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue the conversation around the Good Man Series , exploring what healing actually looks like—and why becoming a good man is inseparable from learning how to receive love. Healing isn't just about fixing what's broken. It's about uncovering the true self beneath the wounds, agreements, disappointments, and grief we...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson continues the journey into the Good Man Series , offering a deeper look at the path men are invited to walk—from confusion and isolation to clarity, healing, and freedom. At the heart of the series is a bold claim: many men are living from a false version of themselves —shaped by wounds, agreements, and survival strategies—while their...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson continues the journey into the Good Man Series , offering a deeper look at the path men are invited to walk—from confusion and isolation to clarity, healing, and freedom. At the heart of the series is a bold claim: many men are living from a false version of themselves—shaped by wounds, agreements, and survival strategies—while their...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue the journey into the Good Man Series , focusing on the process of becoming the man you were always meant to be—and the environments that make that transformation possible. What does it actually look like for a man to engage his story, face his patterns, and recover his true self? Michael and SJ unpack the hear...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue the conversation around the Good Man Series , stepping into one of the most foundational—and often misunderstood—questions: Are men truly good? Challenging the deeply rooted belief that we are primarily broken or bad, Michael and SJ explore the biblical truth that we are created in the image of God—and that go...

For more information on "The Good Man Series" Visit: https://www.thegoodmanseries.com/ To help fuel this podcast: Zoweh.org/give  In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue introducing the Good Man Series—a powerful, biblically grounded resource designed to help men rediscover who they truly are and step into a life of freedom, strength, and connection...

To help fuel this podcast: Zoweh.org/give The Gospel In Secondhand Lions In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their exploration of powerful stories by stepping into the film Secondhand Lions —a story rich with themes of honor, courage, and what it truly means to become a good man. Why do certain stories stay with us? Why do lines from films reson...

To help fuel this podcast: Zoweh.org/give The Gospel In The Matrix In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings step into one of the most iconic films of a generation— The Matrix —and explore its powerful spiritual parallels to the Christian journey. What if the world isn't as it seems? What if much of what we believe, pursue, and react to has been shaped by a sy...

To help fuel this podcast: Zoweh.org/give The Stories Fathers Leave Behind In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings conclude the Father Matters series with a powerful conversation about legacy —what fathers ultimately leave behind in the hearts of their children. Legacy isn't built through perfection or achievement. It's formed through presence, engagement, f...

Link to the Pursuit of Happiness: https://youtu.be/UZb2NOHPA2A?si=uW8ZKT1F4mNo2pvF To help fuel this podcast:  Zoweh.org/give Healing Shame in the Family Story In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue the Father Matters series by addressing one of the most powerful and often hidden forces shaping father–child relationships: shame . Many fathers carry...

To help fuel this podcast: Zoweh.org/give Seeing the Glory in Your Child In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue the Father Matters series by stepping into one of the most sacred assignments of fatherhood: supporting your children's dreams. Building on previous conversations about glory and identity, this episode explores how fathers can affirm the...

To help fuel this podcast: Zoweh.org/give Seeing the Glory in Your Child In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue the Father Matters series by moving fatherhood beyond behavior management and into something far deeper: character, calling, and glory. Too often, parenting can default to correction, compliance, and control. But what if fathering is abou...

To help fuel this podcast: Zoweh.org/give Fighting for the Hearts of Your Kids In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue the Father Matters series by exploring a powerful dimension of fatherhood: advocacy. What does it mean to truly fight for your children's hearts? Michael and SJ unpack the difference between passive fathering and aggressive control—...

To help fuel this podcast: Zoweh.org/give Restoring Relationship with Your Kids In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue the Father Matters series by diving into the heart of fatherhood—a journey that begins with healing and continues through connection, repair, and redemption. Through Ephesians 5:1–2 and personal stories, the conversation unpacks th...

In this week's episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their deep dive into fatherhood with Part 2 of the Father Matters series. Centered around three foundational truths—that you can't father well unless you've been fathered, that fatherhood is relational not transactional, and that fatherhood never ends—the conversation challenges men to reflect on their...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings launch a powerful new series called Father Matters—an eight-part journey into the heart of fatherhood, sonship, and legacy. Inspired by the final chapters of Michael's book King Me, the series invites men to examine their fathering stories: how they were fathered, how they father now, and how their relationship with Go...

The Gospel in The Notebook In this episode of the  Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings turn to an unexpected favorite— The Notebook —to explore the deeper longings of the human heart. What might seem like a simple romantic drama becomes a window into themes of pursuit, sacrifice, faithfulness, and sacred romance woven into the larger story God is telling. Through the character...

The Gospel in Lord of the Rings In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings journey through the epic world of The Lord of the Rings —exploring how Tolkien's masterpiece mirrors the deeper spiritual realities of our own lives. From the quiet comfort of the Shire to the battlefields of Middle Earth, the conversation follows Frodo, Gandalf, Aragorn, and the fellows...