The Unexpected Podcast

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬     “For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” ‭‭II Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

We made it to episode 80! So, we’re discussing the 1980s and how it was a time of growth and extravagance. Growth is good, but is bigger always better?

Lee and Amy discuss recent declines in the number of young men getting married. What societal changes are driving this trend?

Are our modern ways robbing us of a better quality of life? Let's talk about it.

The phrase "Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies" is commonly attributed to the Irish playwright Oliver Goldsmith. He used a variation of the phrase, "Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no fibs", in his 1773 play, "She Stoops to Conquer".   Source

In this episode, Lee poses the question: “What do you do when you’re too fringe for the church but too righteous for the secular world?”

Lee and Amy delve into the topic of darkness, centered around verses from the book of Ephesians. “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15, 16

Do you ever get tired of so many aspects of our culture seeming artificial or fake? Let’s talk about it.

Lee and Amy discuss some of the ways God intervenes on behalf of his creation.   “For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.” Psalms 91:11-12 

Lee and Amy discuss collecting, consumerism, hoarding, and more.

Lee and Amy discuss spiritual hunger and residing in God’s presence. “For it is not mere words that nourish the soul, but God Himself; and unless and until the hearers find God in personal experience, they are not the better for having heard the truth. The Bible is not an end in itself, but a means to bring men to an intimate and satisfying knowledge of God, that they may enter into Him, that they...

In this episode, we explore the topic of creativity. “Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid of standing still.” - Chinese proverb “If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing.” Marc Chagall

Are you facing disappointment and discouragement in life? Let’s talk about it.   “Those who have been ransomed by the Lord will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness.” Isaiah 51:11 NLT     “Once a Christian gets eaten up with discouragement and unbelief, it takes a great deal to sha...

In this episode, Lee asks the question: "Should you ask questions or should you just settle for not knowing?" 

In this episode, we cover a hodgepodge of topics ranging from memes, music, culture, and escapism.

There is no universal standard when it comes to musical tastes or preferences. What factors contribute to the music we prefer and the music we’d rather do without?   Let’s talk about it.

God is unchanging. Most Christians would agree with this statement, and yet, many have a different view of God as represented in the Old Testament versus the New Testament. Let's talk about it.

If your life were a movie, what would the audience be screaming for you to do right now?   Let’s talk about it.

What do you do when forgiving others isn’t enough to secure your emotional healing?   Let’s talk about it.

We all have talents and abilities, but it’s important to guard against thinking our own might and power are all we need when trouble comes. In this week’s podcast, we examine the words of Zechariah, the prophet.   “So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts.” Zechariah 4:6 NKJV

Many organizations, including churches, tend to develop a culture comprised of unspoken practices, rules, and paradigms that are not to be questioned. But God gave us a mind, equipped with the ability to know his word for ourselves and to think through situations. We shouldn’t turn a blind eye to that which contradicts God’s ways.  

Lee and Amy discuss what C.S. Lewis had to say about being engulfed in the news of the day, particularly as stated in the quote below: "It is one of the evils of rapid diffusion of news that the sorrows of all the world come to us every morning. I think each village was meant to feel pity for its own sick and poor whom it can help and I doubt if it is the duty of any private person to fix his mind...

The earth belongs to the Lord, but according to Psalm 115:16, God has entrusted humans with its stewardship. What is our responsibility as overseers of earth?

There are often simple, practical solutions to everyday problems. While many of life’s troubles can’t be remedied with simple solutions, Lee and Amy discuss scenarios where solutions are available if applied.  

We tend to read scripture through a Western lens, based on doctrine as it has been presented to us, through our own logical mindset, or some combination of both. On this episode, we explore scriptures that are often overlooked but have a lot to say about God, family, and our interaction with the spirit realm.