Fifteen&: A Podcast Experience

In this episode, we look at what it really means to guard the house with wisdom. Building on the biblical model of sacred space, we explore how evil operates subtly—not through dramatic battles, but through small distortions of the good. Together, we’ll look at how Scripture invites us to live alert but unafraid, creating sacred spaces in our minds, homes, and communities where truth and wisdom ke...

In this episode, we explore what it really means to “clean with truth.” Drawing from the book of Numbers, we see that God’s call to purity was never about punishment or perfection—it was about restoration. When truth becomes a tool for control, it distorts God’s intent. But when it’s used to restore what’s out of place, it brings healing, order, and grace. True holiness isn’t about who’s excluded—...

In Part 2 of Dirt: Rethinking Evil, we explore why evil isn’t a dark rival to God—it’s dirt that doesn’t belong in the house. Through Genesis, Leviticus, and real-life examples, we learn how to recognize distortion, clean it with truth, and live in alignment with the God who makes us whole. WEEKLY REFLECTION Where am I currently collecting dirt from something that started as God’s gift but has bec...

In this episode, we kick off the new series Dirt: Rethinking Evil with a fresh perspective: evil isn’t an equal rival to God—it’s dirt that doesn’t belong in the house. Through the story of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 29, we learn how to clean with truth, guard with wisdom, and extend with unity so we can live and lead from clarity instead of fear. WEEKLY REFLECTION: CLEAN: What’s one area of your li...

Arrival is a myth. The moment we believe we’ve gone far enough is often when compromise begins. In this episode, we look at David’s turning point in 2 Samuel 11 and unpack why real leadership means staying awake to growth—resisting the idols, ideologies, and imitations of “arrival” to keep moving with God through every season of rest and risk. WEEKLY REFLECTION: Where in your leadership have you s...

We can’t change people, no matter how hard we try. In this episode, we explore what it means to lead and love like Jesus did with the rich young ruler: seeing the person, naming the truth, and releasing control. You’ll learn how to move from striving to positioning—creating space for transformation without forcing the outcome. WEEKLY REFLECTION: Idol Question: Am I holding onto an image of who thi...

Feeling misunderstood can tempt us to either shut down or overexplain, but neither leads us forward. In this episode, we look at how Paul stayed anchored in his purpose even when others didn’t understand him, and how secure identity in Christ frees us to keep showing up with courage, creativity, and presence instead of seeking validation. WEEKLY REFLECTION: When I feel misunderstood, do I over-exp...

When life gets hard, it’s easy to assume something’s gone wrong, that difficulty means you’ve stepped off course. But what if resistance is actually the proving ground for courage? In this episode, we explore how God forms strength in the struggle, what Joshua’s story reveals about obedience under pressure, and how to discern between idols of comfort and the real presence of God walking with you w...

When life feels stuck between the sea in front of you and Egypt behind you, it’s easy to believe the lie that anywhere is better than here. In this episode, we explore what it means to stay present when everything in you wants to run—how God meets us in the pressure, blocks the past that chases us, and opens a way forward as we obey the next faithful step. His presence isn’t found in escape, but i...

Most of us expect life to move in a straight line. Effort leads to reward, faith leads to blessing, risk leads to success. But what happens when the story breaks? In this episode, we look at Peter’s moment on the water and uncover the deeper lie behind fear: If it’s not going how I think it should, I’m not going to be okay. Jesus meets us there—with presence, not condemnation—reminding us that fai...

When weakness shows up, most of us rush to cover it with overcompensating, comparing, or retreating in shame. Beneath it all is a quiet lie: When I feel weak, I’m wrong. In this episode, we look at Samson’s story to uncover how God meets us in that weakness, not with condemnation but with transformation. True strength isn’t rooted in control or performance—it’s found in dependence, joy, and the mi...

Most of what we call “thinking” is really reacting with impulses to prove, defend, or seek validation that disguise themselves as wisdom. In this episode, we explore how to stop outsourcing your mind to idols, ideologies, and imitation, and instead tune your thoughts to the voice of Christ. Real thinking requires something harder: slowing down enough to notice those impulses, testing them, and tun...

In this episode, we explore how Jesus’ call to be “sheep among wolves” gives us the mindset to thrive with both wisdom and innocence. You’ll learn how to notice when insecurity, distraction, or control are pulling you off course, and how to return to the quiet guidance of the Spirit.  WEEKLY REFLECTION: Which of the nine questions currently feels most alive—and which one do you resist? Why? Will y...

In this episode, we unpack what it means to move from reaction to real influence—a kind rooted in purpose, not power. Through five key practices, you’ll learn how to clarify who you are, embrace your uniqueness, recognize where God is stirring new growth, build structure around your vision, and ultimately empower others to rise.  WEEKLY REFLECTION: Of the five pyramid levels, which is your current...

Real strength isn’t about standing alone; it’s about building relationships that can hold weight when the pressure comes. In this episode, we explore how to form strategic friendships that sharpen your vision, reveal blind spots, and sustain you through hardship. You’ll learn three core practices that deepen connection: being visionary and validating, sharing mission and energy, and going first in...

Even the best leaders can lose influence without realizing it. Not because they lack vision or effort, but because they miss subtle patterns that slowly take them out of the game. In this episode, we explore four traps that derail good leaders: misjudging timing, holding onto ego too long, staying too rigid to grow, and losing imagination. Through biblical examples and practical insight, you’ll le...

In this episode, we explore how true innovation begins with honesty, grows through collaboration, and comes to life through structure and systems. Drawing from Scripture and practical insight, you’ll learn how to build what is good, true, and lasting instead of settling for shortcuts or control. WEEKLY REFLECTION: WAVE 1: Truth: What old mindset or practice do I need to let go of so that a new ide...

Every leader negotiates in daily life, at home, at work, and in moments that test conviction and character. In this episode, we look at how Jesus modeled a different kind of influence when He called His followers to be shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves. You will learn how to approach negotiation with wisdom and peace, pursue vision even when resources feel limited, and build trust instead of...

In a world full of power plays and manipulation, real leadership stands out. In this episode, we explore how to lead when everyone else seems to be playing “wolf games.” Jesus’ command to be shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves offers a powerful model for influence that combines wisdom with love. Through examples from Scripture, you’ll learn what it means to lead decisively, bring clarity in con...

In this episode, we explore what it means to lead both shrewdly and innocently, combining strategy with purity of heart. You will learn four key practices that shape Kingdom-minded leadership: holding paradox, recognizing patterns, focusing on the small, and pursuing curiosity. WEEKLY REFLECTION: Where am I noticing tension or “an electric middle” in my life right now, and how can I stay with it i...

In a world driven by power plays and control, Jesus calls us to a different kind of leadership: wise as serpents and innocent as doves. This episode explores what it means to lead with both strategy and purity, staying clear-eyed without becoming cynical and pure-hearted without being naive. Through Scripture and a practical four-part framework of Return, Imagine, Emerge, and Expand, you’ll learn...

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Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org .

Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org .