by Craig Morris and Alex Graeber

Surface Tension

Religion EN ↓ 169 episodes

Meaning exists below the surface, and by utilizing well-crafted questions, Craig and Alex dive as deeply as possible, exploring the spiritual import that underpins our daily lives. In a world that seems chaotic and frantic, would exploring the calmness below the surface be a terrible idea?

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by Craig Morris and Alex Graeber

Episodes

93. Wanted: God | Surface Tension 02.11.2023 40:39

Craig and Alex discuss a variety of questions that can lead to deeper "God Moments," both in individual and group settings.

92. Surface Tension Spotlight: Abraham Diaz, Running with Wolves | Surface Tension 27.10.2023 32:17

Craig and Alex sit down with Outreach Pastor Abraham Diaz for the second part of their conversation.

91. Surface Tension Spotlight: Abraham Diaz | Surface Tension 20.10.2023 34:34

Craig and Alex sit down with Outreach Pastor, Abraham Diaz, to hear his faith story.

90. The End of the World? | Surface Tension 13.10.2023 37:50

Craig and Alex discuss the End Times.

89. Truthing | Surface Tension 06.10.2023 43:10

Craig and Alex discuss "thought maps," as well as "truthing."

88. Knock, Knock | Surface Tension 29.09.2023 36:05

Craig and Alex discuss Revelation 3:14-22, highlighting Craig's approach to scripture, in general.

87. The Faith Edge | Surface Tension 22.09.2023 31:44

Craig prompts the examination of the challenging question: "Does God really want what's best for us?"

86. 10 Seconds with Jesus | Surface Tension 15.09.2023 34:34

Craig and Alex examine how small interactions can make our God "highlight reels."

85. There and Back Again | Surface Tension 08.09.2023 37:25

Craig and Alex, after taking a summer break, are back for the next chapter of Surface Tension. Craig's question comes as an offshoot from the book of Luke and the story of the Prodigal Son: What is the Fathers heart towards the prodigal when he is in a far away land?

84. Surface Tension Spotlight: Rand Tanner | Surface Tension 26.07.2023 36:42

Craig and Alex sit down with retired Navy commander Rand "Bull" Tanner.

83. Soul Meltdown | Surface Tension 19.07.2023 36:19

Craig opens with the question: "How do we prevent soul Chernobyls?"

82. Hippie Love | Surface Tension 05.07.2023 37:34

Craig kicks off the episode with the thought-provoking question: "How is God loving you right now in a way that you don't want to be loved?"

81. Surface Tension Spotlight: Mark Van Mourik 28.06.2023 36:58

Craig and Alex sit down with philanthropist Mark Van Mourik

80. Wrecked | Surface Tension 21.06.2023 36:43

Craig opens with a story that leads to the question, "What does it mean to be 'wrecked' by God?"

79. Unleashed | Surface Tension 14.06.2023 31:18

Craig and Alex discuss what it might look like to be "out of control" or "unleashed" for God.

78. The Bucket List | Surface Tension 07.06.2023 40:24

Craig and Alex have a thoughtful discussion about "bucket list" items.

77. Broken Toes and Prison Woes | Surface Tension 31.05.2023 32:52

Craig and Alex discuss the way we approach suffering in what feels like an increasingly chaotic and tumultuous world.

76. The Great Gardener | Surface Tension 17.05.2023 32:48

Craig and Alex discuss the parable of the sower.

75. Slaves and Servants | Surface Tension 10.05.2023 33:16

Craig and Alex discuss the dichotomy of "freedom to" and "freedom from"

74. Unhealed Wounds and (How to Mend Them) 03.05.2023 33:18

Craig Opens with the question: "Why is it that we want to hold onto our wounds more than we want to hold onto Jesus?"

73. Surface Tension Spotlight: Phil Deol | Surface Tension 26.04.2023 43:26

Craig and Alex host the chairman of Go Ministries International, Phil Deol, to discuss his story of faith, struggle, and leadership.

72. Sailing with No Wind | Surface Tension 19.04.2023 35:20

Craig starts with the question: “What one movie scene has captured your heart/soul/attention and has made more impact than any other?”

71. Utterly Wicked | Surface Tension 05.04.2023 40:10

Craig and Alex examine the question: "What if I'm a bad person?"

70. Suffering Well | Surface Tension 30.03.2023 35:35

Craig opens with a famous quote from Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky: "Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on earth."

69. Eyes on the Prize | Surface Tension 22.03.2023 30:33

To start the conversation, Craig borrows a question from pastor Tim Keller: "Do you ever lift your eyes enough to see the far horizon...the future life that Jesus has secured for you at infinite cost to himself?" Surface Tension is brought you in-part by Go Ministries International.