Your Sunday Drive

Well, here it is... the last episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast. What did we learn over five seasons? What were our hopes for the show and did it succeed? How have we changed? Listen to find out! We are SO thankful to everyone who's come along with us over the past five seasons. May God bless all of us as we embark on our journeys from here : ) And may they ever, always be journeys towards H...

This is it folks: The second to last Your Sunday Drive episode ever!! What's it about? It's a surprise... But basically we talk a bit about everything. If you've cared up to this point, you'll definitely want to keep caring now. We hope you enjoy : ) Come along for Your Sunday Drive - quick conversation about current events, politics, pop culture and more, from the perspective of a couple of guys...

After a horrific Hamas terrorist attack, Israel is at war. We talk about the current conflict, trying to give context for "both sides" and examining issues like: how progressives are responding in the US, the role of religion and apocalypticism, how this situation is different from others involving aggrieved people groups (civil rights movement, apartheid, etc.) and more. Andy Stanley is causing c...

It's back-to-school time, but also back to politics time, as the 2024 presidential race heats up. Speaking of politics, have you heard "Rich Men North of Richmond?" Join us as we share our back-to-school musings, along with some early thoughts on campaign 2024 and the current state of politics in general. Then we go deep on the viral, culture-war-talking-point nexus that is Oliver Anthony's "Rich...

Come along as we talk all things AI with a bonafide expert, Steven Krieg, who recently completed a Ph. D. in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning. We go deep on how AI relates to Christianity, asking questions about what it means to be human, positives and negatives of AI, what developments may come in the future, how Skynet is involved and more! Aside from bringing pop cultu...

In this special episode, we're joined by Jim Bailey, Principal of Hemmeter Elementary School in Saginaw Township, MI. Listen in for a wide ranging conversation about leadership, and building community and relationships, especially in an educational setting, and even during trying times. Stick around for a tight ten minutes on our current pop culture faves as well, including The Flash and TMNT! Com...

Influential pastor and author Dr. Charles Stanley has passed away. His son, Andy Stanley, is an influential - and often controversial - figure in his own right. We reflect on Dr. Stanley’s life and discuss Andy Stanley, asking questions about nepotism and legacy, faith heroes and the related dangers, and more along the way. Then we share some current pop culture faves: The Super Mario Bros. Movie,...

A recent controversial article about sex gets pulled from The Gospel Coalition... Why is it that talking about this topic can be so difficult for the church? We take an in-depth look at the article "Sex Won’t Save You (But It Points to the One Who Will)" by Josh Butler, and then use it as a springboard to discuss touchy topics surrounding sex and a Christian view of sex in general. We also dig int...

Church attendance continues to decline, yet new research from Barna indicates that Americans are more spiritually open than ever. Huh? We team up with author, teacher and occasional preacher Kindra Silk Kreislers (kindrasilk.com) to discuss the data and dig deep into the vital question: Given this trend, how do we do evangelism? Come along for Your Sunday Drive - quick conversation about current e...

So it's 2023. What's new? Nothing, really. Well, except one thing. What is it? What's actually, really, truly new? Find out in this mindbogglingly exiting, fast-paced Season 5 opener. Topics covered include: McCarthy and the same-old political divisions; how Jesus offers a third way vis-a-vis divisions; how to not let the culture wars steal our joy (a la Trevin Wax) because we're "citizens of Heav...

Have you ever noticed the deep theological truths that often appear in popular Christmas song lyrics? We have! Have you ever wondered about the people and history behind these songs? We have! In our final episode of 2022, we take a deep(ish) dive into some familiar songs of the season. Plus we dig into related issues of sacred vs secular music, possible trends in worship music over the years, do s...

Being thankful is nice, but doing something in response is better! In this fresh new Your Sunday Drive podcast episode, we reflect on items from the realms of current events, pop culture and our own lives. We discover plenty to be thankful for, but more importantly, we discuss actual ways to show thankfulness and respond. Come along for Your Sunday Drive - quick conversation about current events,...

Amazon's The Rings of Power and HBO's House of the Dragon are two of the hottest shows out right now. In this episode, we dig deep into the authors, fantasy universes and worldviews behind The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones. How are these works similar and different? How do the new series fit into the larger universes? How are Tolkien's and Martin's sensibilities reflected in our current cu...

Back to school time is always busy and full of new beginnings. In this new episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast, we get together (for the first episode since June!) to catch up and have a catch-all conversation about all things related to this time of year. In the end, we reflect on how easy it is to be anxious at times like these... and how good it is to be able to cast our anxieties on God....

Abortion is no longer a constitutional right, as Roe vs. Wade is overturned in a historic supreme court decision. But now what? Especially for Christians, what should we be doing? How should we be reacting? (And *not* reacting?) We dig into the decision, the politics, the worldviews behind pro-life and pro-choice positions, how worldviews influence politics, the reactions people have been having s...

In a sad season of far too many mass shootings, we discuss details of the incidents, their complex causes, related political and cultural issues, possible solutions, and more. How may our overall crisis of meaning be leading to a crisis of gun violence? What role does the church play? Nostalgia rears its head yet again, as Top Gun: Maverick rules at the box office, while Stranger Things 4 and Obi...

Have you ever wondered "Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid" ? We attempt to give an answer by looking at a popular Atlantic article with that title from cultural commentator Jonathan Haidt. Points of discussion include social media, its influence and some possible ways to curtail its negative effects. Sure... social media is a problem and has amplified our fragmentati...

With Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there is war in Europe. We discuss the current crisis, asking questions such as: How should Christians think about war and physical conflict in general? Is pacifism the right way? Is there ever a time to *not* "turn the other cheek?" What is it about such times that evokes powerful ideas about good and evil, heroes and villains? What deep truth lies behind these...

There's always so much in the news and current culture! How can a Christian develop a solid take on so many things? Does a Christian even need to always have a take? Why? What principles can guide us as we attempt to see and communicate things correctly from a Christian point of view? With wisdom on having a solid Christian take in place, we tackle a grab bag of current topics to put it into pract...

What happens when culturejacking by Christians goes wrong? In our Season 4 debut episode, we look at a controversial recent Babylon Bee interview with Elon Musk and an article about the passing of Bob Saget, and attempt to answer some perennially important questions: Where's the line between making the gospel relevant and staying faithful to it? Why is it sometimes difficult to talk about our fait...

It's the holiday season. A time for friends, family, food, traditions.... and riffing on complex and controversial Christmas themed theological topics! We're joined by Levi Goodwin - local purveyor of fine viewpoints - for discussion on a range of topics related to Christmas and Advent: The incarnation, angels, Marian doctrines, miracles and more. We also take time to examine the question of "When...

How are things going on college campuses these days? What issues do college aged people face? What do they value? Is Christianity still a viable option for Zoomers? As our country becomes more post-Christian and pluralistic, what does the gospel even look like in a campus setting? In this episode we have a roundtable discussion about these topics and more with Hannah Balbaugh and Gabe Nelson - lea...

The country has never seemed more divided. New data suggests that many Americans think it's "time to split the country." Are we in for a new Civil War? We use an article by David French, a quote from Andrew Yang, the recent controversy surrounding Facebook, the current congressional fight over Biden's infrastructure bill and the debt ceiling, and other angles to take a look at this topic. What und...

The war in Afghanistan comes to a controversial end. Abortion is again in the news due to an unusual Texas law. Ivermectin hits center stage in Covid politics thanks to Joe Rogan. How should Christians think through such varied yet pressing news items, events and issues? How is the nature of God a guide when it comes to having a "Christian take" on things? Also, a quick pop culture minute generate...

Is Christianity "metaphorically true, but literally false?" In this episode we look at recent critiques of (and hopes for) the faith from non-Christian "new pragmatists" such as Jordan Peterson, Bret Weinstein, Tom Holland and Douglas Murray. Along the way we discover some things non-Christians get right, some things they get wrong, and ask how the church can be faithful to its message, but still...