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Daria is here! She talks with us about the realities of being a working mom.Daria shares what it was like returning to work after maternity leave, navigating mom guilt, balancing family and ministry, and learning to cherish the small moments that matter most. Brian and Lauren join the conversation …

In this episode, Brian and Lauren are joined by Nathan Zion, attorney at Zion Law, for a conversation about mentalism, AI deepfakes, deception, and discernment. Nathan explains how magicians and mentalists use misdirection to fool audiences, and how similar principles are showing up in today's…

What happens when the career you've known for decades suddenly comes to an end?In this episode, Brian and Lauren are joined by Lisa Anderson, formerly host of The Boundless Show at Focus on the Family, to talk about navigating an unexpected career transition and what it looks like to step into…

What if the future of ministry requires a little more creativity?In this episode, Brian and Lauren are joined by Calvin Brown, President of the Northeast Ohio Leadership Foundation, to discuss the concept of modern-day tentmaking and how churches and ministries can think differently about funding K…

If missions matter so much to God, why do we spend so little time thinking about them?In this episode, Brian and Lauren are joined by Nathan Kurcsak, Missions Pastor at Maranatha Bible Church, to discuss why the opportunity for missions exists only on this side of eternity. As Nathan explains, ther…

What does it actually mean to live a balanced life?In this episode, Brian and Lauren are joined by Crystal Kershaw of Fieldstone Counseling to discuss the challenge of finding balance in a world that constantly demands more of our time, attention, and energy.Drawing from both biblical wisdom and pr…

There’s a new podcast in town… and the host is sitting right in front of us.In this episode, Brian and Lauren are joined by Jaime Buxton, Senior Manager of Community Engagement at The City Mission, to discuss the launch of The City Mission’s brand-new podcast, Not That Different. Naturally, Brian t…

As America approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, what does the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom look like today?In this episode, Brian and Lauren are joined by Dr. Glen Duerr, Chair of History and Government and Professor of International …

What does real prison reform look like—and why should Christians care?In this episode, Brian and Lauren are joined by Ben Chambers, Senior Director of Outreach at Christ Community Church in St. Charles, Illinois, to talk about prison reform, second chances, and why this work matters for both justic…