Holy History

This week Dwain and Ben return to the theme of prayer, thinking about what it would mean to pray in the power of the Resurrection.

It's vitally important to see things the way they really are. So many things can cloud our vision, but this week Dwain and Ben talk about what it means to see God, the world, and ourselves through the eyes of Christ.

This week Ben and Dwain talk about the resilience and joy that come as we wholeheartedly walk the way of Jesus.

This week Ben and Dwain talk about locating ourselves in the story of God, and the resilience that happens when we see our story as part of God's greater story of hope.

This week Dwain and Ben talk about what's really real, and how we can orient our lives moment-by-moment around the real and active presence of Jesus.

This week Dwain and Ben talk about Christian Friendship, that unique camaraderie and deep connection we find on the way of Jesus...and how it's the answer to our fractured and isolated times.

This week Ben and Dwain jump into the deep waters of identity, security, and what it really means to be "In Christ"...and they have a lot of fun along the way!

In this candlelit episode, Ben and Dwain dive into a central truth for resilience in these days: the sovereignty of God. They discuss practically what it means and how to live in the peace of God's sovereign care.

This week Dwain and Ben look at how we can live with true wisdom in the Information Age. What is wisdom? Where do we find it? And how do we live it?

Ben and Dwain are back, launching season 4! This week they discuss the way God's presence can change the way we see EVERYTHING.

Happy New Year from Ben and Dwain! This week they wrap up the conversation on happiness and talk about what's next on the podcast.

It's one week until Christmas and we're feeling the holiday cheer! This week Ben and Dwain explore the phrase "Merry Christmas" and why we have every reason to make merry during this time of year.

The birth of Jesus often gives us warm and comforting feelings. But do we ever think of it as a revolution, inaugurating the government of joy? This week Dwain and Ben discuss words like "Lord" and "Messiah" and "Savior," discovering how they transcend all other kinds of authority.

This week Ben and Dwain continue talking about happiness, this time jumping into the Christmas story. What is this "good news of great joy" and why does it matter for us?

This week Dwain and Ben finish up talking through the Beatitudes and discuss the surprise of resilient happiness.

This week the Beatidudes keep on working through Jesus' "blessed" or "happy" statements in Matthew chapter 5, discussing the deep and satisfying happiness of trusting God in the midst of our meekness.

This week Ben and Dwain dive into the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) and discuss the surprising places where true happiness is found. They're also VERY excited for the holidays.

It's the season of happiness...literally! This week Ben and Dwain launch in to a series all about the Bible's vision of happiness. What is it? Where is it found? And how do we find it in THESE DAYS?

It's the Q&A episode of season 2! Listen to Ben and Dwain wrap things up by talking about gratitude...and also hear the what-and-when of season 3!

This week Ben and Dwain get to the rock-bottom foundation of hope in the resilient way of Jesus: the work of Jesus on the cross, and the ultimate resilience of his resurrection! The conversation goes in many directions and they look at the cross from some if its many angles.

Jumping off of last week's episode, Dwain and Ben unpack Titus' reference to "the blessed hope" - the appearing of Jesus and the here-and-now-hope it provides.

CS Lewis said that, "heaven works backwards." What did he mean? Is there a sense in which we can taste heaven now? What is the heavenly, hopeful quality to life in the resilient way of Jesus? This week Ben and Dwain talk about how heaven invades the here-and-now with a pervasive sense of hope.

Truth gives rise to hope. In a world where everything is constantly shifting and changing, we find a solid foundation for hope as we open up to the truth of God. This week Dwain and Ben talk about truth as a freeing, flourishing, and hope-giving thing.

Personal renewal and public revival often come when we least expect it to be possible. Our hope is not in our circumstances or the state of our society, but in the often unexpected moves of God. This week Dwain and Ben discuss our cause for hope as we trust God to bring renewal in our lives and in the world.

What is worship? How do we practice it? And does it have any bearing on real life? This week Ben and Dwain talk about worship, wonder, and the fried gourd of Moses.