Exploring More

What if some of the fears shaping your life aren't fears you were born with—but fears you've learned along the way? In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings begin a new conversation about one of the most powerful forces influencing our lives: fear. Fear has a way of shaping how we see the world, how we relate to others, and how we respond to the circumstances...

What if the things you long for most were never meant to fully satisfy you—but to point you toward the One who can? In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings explore the deeper meaning behind our desires and the beautiful ways God uses creation, relationships, and experiences to awaken something within our hearts. Drawing from the writings of C.S. Lewis, Micha...

What if your emotions aren't problems to eliminate—but messengers trying to tell you something? In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their real-life conversations by exploring the role emotions play in our relationships, healing, and life with God. For many men, emotional suppression starts early. We're taught—directly or indirectly—to toughen up...

Have you ever experienced a moment so good that you wished it could last forever? A family gathering. A beautiful place. A quiet morning. A moment when everything feels right—and then it's gone. In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their real life conversations , reacting to a short teaching about homesickness, Eden, and the deeper story behind o...

What if the way you talk about yourself is keeping you from becoming who God says you already are? In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings begin a new series of real-life conversations , using short teaching clips as starting points for deeper discussions about identity, healing, freedom, and life with God. This conversation begins with a teaching from Graha...

What if the challenges in your life aren't only obstacles to overcome—but opportunities for God to form you? In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their series on the challenges men face , exploring the pressures men carry around provision, protection, finances, work, health, relationships, and changing seasons of life. When those pressures become...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson, SJ Jennings, and Caleb Richwine continue their series on the challenges men face by looking specifically at a defining decade in the masculine journey: a man's 20s . Your 20s can feel like the moment life suddenly starts asking bigger questions. Who are you? What are you going to do with your life? Are you capable? Are you strong eno...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings begin a powerful new series by addressing one of the biggest questions facing men today: Why are so many men struggling? From addiction and isolation to anger, anxiety, broken relationships, and burnout, it's easy to focus on the visible problems. But what if those struggles are only symptoms? What if the deeper issue...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings conclude their series on the biblical realities of the Zoweh life by asking one final question: Are you oriented to the Kingdom of God? Many believers know biblical truth, yet still find themselves feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed by life's battles. Why? Michael and SJ suggest that information alone isn't enough. We...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings conclude their series on the biblical realities of a Zoweh life by exploring one of God's primary ways of bringing healing and transformation: redemptive community . While many of us long for deep relationships, we've often learned to protect ourselves from the very places where healing is meant to happen. What if the...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their journey through the Good Man Series by exploring one of its most compelling themes: glory . What if your glory isn't something you achieve—but something you uncover? Too many men spend their lives chasing approval, performance, and validation, believing their worth rises and falls with their success. But...

Heart of a Warrior Encounter: https://www.zoweh.org/events Support the Mission: https://www.zoweh.org/give In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their series on Kingdom realities by turning to what Scripture calls the wellspring of life: the heart . Jesus never invited us into behavior modification—He invited us into heart transformation. Yet many...

In this episode of the  Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their series on Kingdom realities by exploring one of the Bible's most overlooked truths: we are living in a spiritual battle . Jesus promised abundant life—but He also warned that there is an enemy who comes to steal, kill, and destroy. What does it look like to live with both of those realities in view? Mic...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their series on Kingdom realities by asking one of the most important questions of the Christian faith: Why did Jesus come? For many, the answer begins and ends with the forgiveness of sins. And while forgiveness is central to the Gospel, Michael and SJ explore the much larger mission Jesus Himself declared: t...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their series on Kingdom realities by exploring a powerful truth: the Gospel often meets us at our deepest point of need . For some, it's forgiveness. For others, it's healing, freedom, belonging, comfort, purpose, or hope. Michael and SJ share deeply personal stories of how God met them in seasons of desperati...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings begin a brand-new series exploring one of the most foundational themes in Scripture: life . Not simply existence—but the abundant, eternal, Kingdom life Jesus came to give. Drawing from John 10:10, Michael and SJ unpack the biblical meaning of the Greek word zoe , revealing a life that is far greater than mere biologic...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue their conversation around The Life You Built by Scott Jennings, diving deeper into one of the most important realities of spiritual formation: growth is cyclical, not linear . Many of us expect healing and transformation to happen in a straight line. But what if the journey actually looks more like a wave? Awa...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson, SJ Jennings, and Scott Jennings continue their conversation around The Life You Built , exploring one of the most transformative ideas in the spiritual journey: the Great Exchange . What if the life you've been living was built around survival rather than freedom? Together, they unpack the ongoing process of moving from the false sel...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson welcomes Scott Jennings and Steve Knee for a powerful conversation around Scott's book, The Life You Built , and one of the most important journeys a man can take: moving from the false self to the true self . What if the version of you that learned to survive isn't the real you? Together, they explore the ways men construct false ide...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings reflect on the impact of the Good Man Series and the lifelong journey of becoming wholehearted men. Looking back on years of ministry, friendships, and conversations with men, they explore what it means to move beyond performance and into a life marked by healing, freedom, and authenticity. Drawing from stories of tran...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue unpacking the heart behind the Good Man Series , an eight-session journey created to help men recover their identity, heal what has been wounded, and step into the fullness of who God created them to be. What does it mean to become a good man ? Not merely a better version of yourself—but a man who is becoming...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue the conversation around the Good Man Series , exploring what healing actually looks like—and why becoming a good man is inseparable from learning how to receive love. Healing isn't just about fixing what's broken. It's about uncovering the true self beneath the wounds, agreements, disappointments, and grief we...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson continues the journey into the Good Man Series , offering a deeper look at the path men are invited to walk—from confusion and isolation to clarity, healing, and freedom. At the heart of the series is a bold claim: many men are living from a false version of themselves —shaped by wounds, agreements, and survival strategies—while their...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson continues the journey into the Good Man Series , offering a deeper look at the path men are invited to walk—from confusion and isolation to clarity, healing, and freedom. At the heart of the series is a bold claim: many men are living from a false version of themselves—shaped by wounds, agreements, and survival strategies—while their...

In this episode of the Exploring More podcast, Michael Thompson and SJ Jennings continue the journey into the Good Man Series , focusing on the process of becoming the man you were always meant to be—and the environments that make that transformation possible. What does it actually look like for a man to engage his story, face his patterns, and recover his true self? Michael and SJ unpack the hear...