What do you want? It's a simple question, but it can be incredibly difficult to answer. We can find ourselves mesmerized by flashy new opportunities or unappreciative of the many fulfilling opportunities already available to us. Whether you're a troubled teenager, an accomplished adult or even a … [Read more...] about Episode 7: Catching the Shape Shifter
Following the recent death of George Floyd, the world was reminded of a normal in America many of us didn't want to believe. As the reality of this tragedy sinks in, apathy has become unacceptable. Floyd's story has stirred a unified desire for change across the globe, while reminding us of others … [Read more...] about Episode 6: The Rising Cost of Apathy
When shame gets hold of desire it can run out of control and lead us on the path towards a very dangerous development: a hyper-focused attention on meeting a singular objective at the expense of any other meaningful goals. Or, what we commonly call addiction. While the stigma around addiction may … [Read more...] about Episode 5: Addicts, Normies, Ultra Runners and the Biology of Desire
Episode 4: Shame on You Each day, every one of us deals with an influence that prompts us to question or self-worth, fixate on our insecurities and foster in us a sense of inadequacy. This presence is what we know as shame. Shame follows each of us around like an unhelpful companion, continually … [Read more...] about Episode 4: Shame on You
Episode 3: Naming the Wild Things When we talk about desire we often think of the objects of our affection: fast cars, big houses, beautiful bodies. Even if we don't even know why we want these things, they can consume our energy and attention. We often chase these objects while remaining oblivious … [Read more...] about Episode 3: Naming the Wild Things
Episode 2: A Story of Desire Recent discoveries from the field of neuroscience teach us that what we believe and what we believe in can greatly impact our well-being. Furthermore, these findings demonstrate that faith is vital to our pursuit of meaning, and strong beliefs can lead to happier lives. … [Read more...] about Episode 2: A Story of Desire
Episode 1: Madness from the Gods What do an 80's pop star, a teenager in drug rehab, and an ancient philosopher all have in common? In a word: desire. People respond to this power in different ways. Some are afraid of their desire and try to escape it, while others endlessly pursue the objects of … [Read more...] about Episode 1: Madness from the Gods
"It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep." Psalm 127:2 When my wife was pregnant with our first son Matthew, I can remember thinking that all the preparation for his arrival felt like a second job. We shopped … [Read more...] about Receiving Sleep as a Gift from God
After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples…and he revealed himself in this way. John 21:1 How does Jesus reveal himself to us? How can we recognize him when he shows up? These are pressing questions I often hear from people exploring their relationship with God and an important … [Read more...] about Recognizing when Jesus Reveals Himself to Us