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What do habits, anxiety, and culture wars have in common? More than you think. Glenn, Mike, and guest Dustin Hacker discuss why the future belongs to those who rise above the noise—and how simple, daily practices like prayer and Scripture reading can quietly transform your life. This episode blends cultural insight with practical wisdom for building a resilient, faith-filled life.

What do we need to be paying attention to?  Better yet, what do we need to be ignoring? Mike, Harold and Glenn all share their answers. From there, the conversation moves through the disciplines of solitude (how to actually do it), the art of critical ignoring (what should we be blocking out?), and why there are more tigers in private U.S. facilities than in the wild.  Also: Why Mike now thinks so...

Glenn, Mike and Harold are back—and this time, they're tackling the questions that actually matter: Why aren't more people coming to faith? What's holding them back? And what happens when Harvard gives 60% A's? After a month of Harold leading Lakelight as interim president (yes, there's a jet—sort of), the team digs into objections to Christianity, the ethics of fighting b...

Mike and Glenn welcome Harold Smith to the Friday Update Commentary for his debut episode—and he doesn't hold back. Harold, Glenn and Mike have a wide-ranging conversation about courage, culture, and what happens when society loses its meaning. What You'll Hear: Harold's Take on the Friday Update - What he likes and what he doesn't about Mike's newsletter. The Rusty Reno d...

Have you changed your mind on an important topic in the last 5 years? If so, how? That is the opening question for today's episode. Mike, Ben and Glenn, per usual, take the conversation in different directions. Beyond that, we'll also discuss: How people come back to church: What Alpha is getting right—relational invites, a compelling launch night, and real scarcity that signals value. R...

One year ago, Mike predicted public education would lose market share – and the numbers are in. We discuss what's changed and why. But first, Glenn poses a question to the team: "What everyday thing will most people be nostalgic for in 20 years?" The answers might surprise you as we explore the velocity of cultural change. Also in this episode: Glenn's mortifying confession abo...

Ben, Mike and Glenn are back!  This time, we're talking about how ChatGPT roasted Mike, how revival might be stirring in the United States, and how cultural issues are oftentimes spiritual in nature.  On top of that, we share our recommendations for the upcoming fall.  This podcast is a Lakelight Institute Production.  Thoughts? Guest Suggestions? email us at info@lakelightinstitute.com. 

Glenn Wishnew and Mike Woodruff are back – (Ben is out, sadly) – with special guest Syler Thomas for a thought-provoking conversation that spans from American patriotism to faith in a changing world.  What You'll Hear: Celebrating America - What makes us proud to be American when patriotism is at historic lows? (Only 58% of Americans say they're proud to be American - a record low!) Fait...

In this episode, we look back at all the editions of The Friday Update from the past month—highlighting key themes, standout stories, and takeaways exclusively for our supporters.

In this episode, we look back at all the editions of The Friday Update from the past month—highlighting key themes, standout stories, and takeaways exclusively for our supporters.