Soul Care in Real Life

Can love become the way we read the Bible? How do we make sense of Scripture's most difficult passages? What do we do with stories of violence, judgment, and hell? And what if the way of love isn't progressive or conservative—but simply the way of Jesus? In this episode of Soul Care in Real Life , Brian Sturtz welcomes psychologist, theologian, and bestselling author Dr. Richard Beck to discuss hi...

In this episode of Soul Care in Real Life , Brian Sturtz sits down with author, pastor, and speaker Zach Lambert for a thoughtful conversation about faith, Scripture, and the journey of spiritual transformation. Drawing on themes from his book  Better Ways to Read the Bible , Zach shares his spiritual autobiography and reflects on how his understanding of God, the Bible, and the Christian faith ha...

In this episode of Soul Care , Brian Sturtz sits down with Allison Pugh — sociologist, Professor at Johns Hopkins University, and author of The Last Human Job — for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to remain human in an age increasingly shaped by AI, automation, and productivity culture. Together they explore the importance of “connective labor” — the deeply human work of listening, c...

In this episode of Soul Care in Real Life , Brian sits down with Dr. Carmen Imes, Old Testament scholar and author of Bearing God’s Name and Being God’s Image , for a conversation that is both grounding and quietly disruptive. Together, they revisit the Old Testament—not as a relic of the past, but as a living invitation to rethink who we are and how we live. Dr. Imes helps untangle common misunde...

In this episode of Soul Care in Real Life , Brian sits down with Dr. Thomas Jay Oord—a leading voice in contemporary theology and one of the most influential thinkers shaping conversations about God, love, and human freedom today. Dr. Oord invites us into a deeper understanding of love as the defining reality of God —not as control or coercion, but as relational, uncontrolling, and always working...

In this episode of Soul Care in Real Life , Brian Sturtz sits down with Dr. James Kimmel Jr.—Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and author of The Science of Revenge . Together, they explore a powerful and often hidden force shaping our inner lives: the pull of revenge. Drawing from both clinical research and human experience, Dr. Kimmel reframes revenge not simpl...

What does it mean to care for the soul of a city? In this episode of Soul Care in Real Life , Brian Sturtz sits down with Meghan Muller, CEO of the Homeless Alliance, for a thoughtful and grounded conversation about homelessness, dignity, and the systems that shape our communities. Drawing from her background in social work and years of leadership, Meghan offers insight into the realities behind t...

Lee C. Camp, creator and host of the acclaimed podcast No Small Endeavor , joins Soul Care for a rich conversation about what it means to live a good life. As a professor of theology and ethics, Lee brings thoughtful insight into the intersections of faith, culture, and human flourishing—inviting us to consider how truth, beauty, and goodness shape our lives and communities. Learn more about Lee a...

Soul Care is a weekly space for reflection, encouragement, and meaningful connection—created to nourish the soul in the midst of real life. Hosted by Brian Sturtz, Board Certified Chaplain, this podcast invites thoughtful conversations at the intersection of faith, suffering, leadership, and spiritual formation. In this episode, Brian sits down with Sally Gary, founder of CenterPeace and longtime...

Soul Care in Real Life is a space for thoughtful, grounded conversations about faith, work, leadership, relationships, doubt, hope—and the quiet places where our souls either become fragmented or formed. Hosted by Brian Sturtz, a Board Certified Chaplain, Soul Care in Real Life explores what it means to live with spiritual depth in the middle of ordinary routines and complex realities. Today we’re...

Soul Care in Real Life is a space for thoughtful, grounded conversations about faith, work, leadership, relationships, doubt, hope—and the quiet places where our souls either become fragmented or formed. Hosted by Brian Sturtz, a Board Certified Chaplain, Soul Care in Real Life explores what it means to live with spiritual depth in the middle of ordinary routines and complex realities. This is not...