Passages

Patrick is at the controls solo, sans Drew, Jason, and Tim for episode 85. Guests Mackenzie and Eli join him in a discussion on AI, future generational events, and Eli picks a bone with Drew’s assessment of youth ministry from a few episodes ago; all while Patrick tries to keep Mackenzie on topic. And of course, our passage from Rainer Maria Rilke, “Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror....

The guys discussed the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. Then several questions or answered: what’s Tim allergic to? Who is the most traveled host of Passages? What’s easier—getting great abs or becoming a millionaire? And do we ever really forget anything? And, of course, this week’s passage by Haruki Murakami: “There are ways of dying that don't end in funerals. Types of death you can't smel...

A fire scare at Ashville Road, body language, a miracle drug for the eyes, pharmaceutical ads, a tomato festival in Spain, Patrick’s wedding, and another bad preacher segment. Also, this week’s passage by John Wooden: “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”

Drew’s back from Ghana, Patrick points out the bland direction fast food architecture has taken, Tim has a list of things left in Ubers and Jason talks about his very bad day. Also, this week’s passage by Dr. Seuss: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”

Things happen. Lives are changed.

Patrick is back from the beach, and he is annoyed. Jason gives us a glimpse into the not too distant future. Tim issues an invitation to help break Guinness world record. And Drew shares some of histories most misquoted statements. Plus, “Thanks” by W.S. Merwin.

The guys talk about the best southern desserts and ten reasons why Drew left youth ministry. Also, Nathan joins the Passages crew to help pay tribute to Hulk Hogan. And of course, this week’s passage by Tom Waits: “ A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn’t.“

For the first time, fan mail! Jason read some hot jokes, Drew deals with home repair, Tim reports on drama in the OC, and Patrick reports on Chick-fil-A‘s excellent efficiency. Plus, this week's passage by Vincent van Gogh: “One doesn't expect out of life what one has already learned that it cannot give, but rather one begins to see more and more clearly that life is only a kind of sowing...

The guys try to keep it together without Drew, the MLB All Stars game, insurance from a doctor's perspective, and things Jason hates about the beach. And this week's passage from Donald Miller, "The risk of being known is also the decision to be criticized by some."

Texas, floods, Wimbledon, psychology hacks, and health insurance woes that grind our gears. Another bad preacher, and this weeks’s passage from Ted Lasso.

Game show nostalgia, recording sermons, allergic reactions, and naps. Plus, this week’s passage by Rudyard Kipling : “If.”

Tim comes back from the beach a little wiser, the fellas reminisce about Vacation Bible School, an update on the hanky debate, James Spann apologetics, beavers to the rescue, and a dialogue on Israel, spurred by a recent debate between Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson. Also this week’s passage by Leo Tolstoy: “A man on a thousand mile walk has to forget his goal and say to himself every morning, 'Today...

Things every man needs (and doesn’t need), The sound of Velcro, emotions you have but don’t know the name, and another bad preacher. Plus, this week’s passage by Jordan Peterson: “A harmless man is not a good man. A good man is a very, very dangerous man who has that under voluntary control.”

The guys talk about drones... again, the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau after a great season, Jason's rapid fire, a new segment called "Had a Bad Day", and the worst bad preacher Patrick's ever heard. Also, a special surprise passage this week from our favorite author!

Tim recovers his patio furniture from the bottom of his pool, kangaroos in Alabama, flag football, Jason removes the speck from Patrick’s eye, and CS Lewis and JRR token go to the movies. Plus, this week’s passage by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a...

Columbariums, Mexican naval ships with sails, strangling coyotes, an update on the UK’s attempts to dim the sun, and celebrity impressions. Plus, this week’s passage by John Maxwell: “When people respect you as a person, they admire you. When they respect you as a friend, they love you. When they respect you as a leader, they follow you.”

Resume building advice, raccoons on meth, the wisdom of Mike Leach, skin tags, and bad preachers. Plus, this week's passage by Patrick Rothfuss: "There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in a storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man."

Jason works on his pronunciation of the English language, Tim gives an NFL draft update, Drew grouses about hankies and Patrick reveals that politeness is costing AI big time. Another bad preacher’s segment. And this week’s passage by Emily Dickinson: “Hope” is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without the words - And never stops - at all - And sweetest - in t...

Aussie twins with a weird habit of finishing each other's sentences, the Brits' plan to "dim the sun," YouTube's 20th anniversary, the NFL draft, and fun with ChatGPT. Also, this week's passage by Jack London: "The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time."

The Masters, women in space, and 19 uncomfortable truths. A bad preacher segment, and this week’s passage by Marcus Aurelius: “What are you afraid of losing, when nothing in the world actually belongs to you?”

This week, special guest Andy Kizer! And a passage by Fred Rogers: "Love isn't a state of perfect caring. It is an active noun like struggle."

Tim breaks down his trip to Disney, school closings, KFC toothpaste, Air Guitar in the churches of Christ, Bad Preacher fund raising, and this week's passage by Tim Keller: "To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anyt...

A tribute to the late George Foreman, robbers hold up a gas station in Memphis with pythons, confusion from a bad preacher, and this week's passage by Hermann Hesse: "Some of us think holding on makes us strong but sometimes it is letting go."

Jason calls in from Peru where he is working on a mission campaign with his son, Taylor. Toolman Tim is still trying to fix his dryer, and Patrick gets stuck in a hotel bathroom. Plus, this week's passage by Pema Chodron: "If someone comes along and shoots an arrow into your heart, it’s fruitless to stand there and yell at the person. It would be much better to turn your attention to the...

An analysis of the State of the Union address, a list ofboard games, and Drew suffers an injury while preaching. Also, this week's passage from Albert Camus: “The Four Conditions of Happiness: Life in the open air, Love for another being, Freedom from ambition, Creation.”