Podcast Episodes

Why You Can't Stop People-Pleasing (Even When You Want To)

Today's Scripture: Proverbs 29:25

Have you ever said yes when you wanted to say no—or agreed with someone just to avoid conflict? People-pleasing can…

14 hours ago

How to Be Discerning Without Becoming Cynical

Today's Scripture: 1 John 4:1–2

How do you become wise about who to trust without growing suspicious of everyone? In a world full of charismatic lead…

3 days, 14 hours ago

231: How to Know Who You Can Trust in a Narcissistic Age: Charisma, Character & the Signs of Real Change with Dr. Chuck DeGroat

How do you know you can trust someone?

In a world where charisma, confidence, and even vulnerability can be carefully performed, knowing who we can t…

4 days, 13 hours ago

3 Ways to Build Stronger, Healthier Friendships

Today's Scripture: Proverbs 27:9, 17

Finding good friends as an adult can be surprisingly difficult. Friendships change, life circumstances shift, an…

5 days, 14 hours ago

How to Stay Strong When Others Question Your Choices

Today's Scripture: Matthew 16:21–23

What happens when someone who genuinely loves you questions a decision you know you need to make? Even Jesus face…

6 days, 14 hours ago

When You're Not Ready to Act: The Wisdom of Waiting on God

Today's Scripture: Psalm 31:14–20

Have you ever been in a painful situation where others are urging you to take action, but something deep within you…

1 week ago

When Your Mind Turns Against You: How to Resist the Lies

Today's Scripture: James 4:7 (listener request)

How do you know whether painful thoughts are coming from a wounded part of your soul or from spiritua…

1 week, 3 days ago

230. When Rest Isn’t Enough: Dr. Henry Cloud on Burnout, Boundaries, and What Your Soul Needs

Have you ever wondered whether you're truly burned out or simply depleted? And what happens when, in the process of meeting everyone else's needs, yo…

1 week, 4 days ago

What to Do When Someone Insists on Misunderstanding You

Today's Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-30 (Listener request)

Have you ever felt like you're always the one being blamed or misunderstood in your family or…

1 week, 5 days ago

Do You Want to Be Well? When Healing Doesn't Look Like You Expected

Today's Scripture: John 5:1-6

Is there an area of your life where you've longed for healing but have almost given up on things changing? Maybe you've…

1 week, 6 days ago