This week, Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to catch up on life, Brad's impressive library, and the importance of Memorial Day,

Today on the podcast Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down to talk with Jordan Gustafson with Food for the Hungry. We talk about the work that FH does around the world, the opportunities to partner in this work, and why relationships are key to ending poverty.Jordan Gustafson leads the Church Mobilization and partnership efforts of Food for the Hungry, a global Christ-centered NGO working in over 20 countries with the vision of seeing all forms of poverty ended through sustainable holistic community development and disaster relief. Jordan additionally is a Pastor and Church Planter having served in both Phoenix, AZ and Washington, DC. He holds degrees from Arizona State University and Fuller Theological Seminary and regularly speaks around the country. Learn more at Food for the HungryCheck out the Food for the Hungry YouTube Channel

This week Brad, Greg, and Bryan talk about the cause of and solution to all of life's distractions.

For the National Day of Prayer, Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to have a brief conversation on what prayer looks like for them today.

This week we sit down for a conversation on a book we have each been reading, Creativity, Inc. Buy the book HERE

This week Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down for an entertaining conversation about the power of music.

We welcome Mark Baker back to the podcast today. Dr. Baker is J.B. Toews Professor of Mission and Theology at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary in Fresno California. Mark is author to a number of works including Ministering in Honor and Shame Cultures and Centered Set Church: Discipleship and Community without Judgementalism. His newest book Freedom from Religiosity and Judgmentalism –an exploration of Galatians.Check out www.centeredsetchurch.comAlso buy Mark's latest book HERE.Listen to our interview with Mark on Episode #117

Today on the show we welcome back, Dr. Jim Wilder, to talk about his latest book, Escaping Enemy Mode: How our Brains Unite or Divide us.Jim  brings his extensive life experience growing up in the Andes Mountains, his PhD in psychology, and his 30+ years of training leaders on five continents for the realities of business today. Wilder is the thinker behind the Life Model, a lifespan guide to being fully human. He is the author of over ten books with a strong focus on applied neuroscience, maturity, relational skills, and resilient leaders.Check out the book and plenty of other resources at www.escapingenemymode.comListen to our previous conversation with Jim on Episode #62 Glued to Jesus

Today we welcome Bill Payne to the podcast. Bill serves with National Community Church as the General Manager of Ebenezers Coffee Shop in Washington DC. Just across from Union Station.   Bill is a native of Oregon and spent much of his childhood in Northeast Iowa.   Following graduation from the University of South Carolina, Bill served as a combat engineer officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. He deployed twice in support of combat operations in Iraq and taught newly commissioned Marine officers at The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. Thereafter, Bill joined the Foreign Service where he was posted in New Delhi, India and Pretoria, South Africa.   Bill came to Christ in coffee shops and has been passionate about sharing this joy with others ever since. Bill and his wife Marie enjoy travel, photography, and discovering new coffee shops together. Check out https://ebenezerscoffeehouse.com/

This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to begin a conversation about suffering, why we suffer, and our understanding of God.

This week we sat down with Dr. Rob McKenna, to talk about his book Composed: The Heart and Science of Leading Under Pressure. Named among the top 30 most influential I-O Psychologists, and featured in Forbes, Dr. Rob McKenna is Founder and CEO of WiLD Leaders, Inc. Dr. McKenna has devoted his life to developing leaders and transforming the way we see the people in organizations - seeing and developing them as whole. His first TEDx “Becoming a Whole Leader in a Broken World” is a manifesto on the critical role that developing whole and intentional leaders will play in our future.   He previously served as Chair and professor of a Masters and PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and is the author of numerous articles and chapters on leadership character, calling, and effectiveness. Find Dr. McKenna's book HERECheck out www.wildleaders.org

This week on the show Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down for a quick chat about the comeback of cassette tapes, the importance of traditions, and preparing for Easter.

Today on the show Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down with Michelle Van Loon, to talk about what Faith and Discipleship look like in the second half of life.Since coming to faith in Christ at the tail end of the Jesus Movement, Michelle Van Loon’s Jewish heritage, spiritual hunger, and storyteller’s sensibilities have shaped her faith journey and informed her writing. She is the author of seven books and has been published in a variety of outlets including ChristianityToday, Next Avenue, In Touch ministries, and Fathom magazine. She's the co-founder of ThePerennialGen.com, a website for midlife women and men. She’s married to Bill, and is mother of three and grandmother of two. Check out her site at www.michellevanloon.com

This week on the show Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down with Rick Whittington to learn more about ChatGPT. We discuss what ChatGPT is, and its potential impact on culture, business, and the Church.Rick Whittington leads a digital marketing firm called Whittington Consulting. The Whittington Consulting team has created a digital marketing methodology combining websites, marketing software and CRM to help companies generate new business. Rick is a proud graduate of Va Tech and is married with two children.

Today on the podcast we sit down with, Jeremy Freeman, to hear the story of hope when catastrophe strikes. In his book #butGod,  Jeremy shares the incredible story of his son Caleb's recovery, the loss of son Trey, and the darkness that nearly overtook their family. This led to the  #butGod movement that captured the prayers of Christians around the world.Learn more at www.hashtagbutgod.comFind the book HERE

This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down with Dr. Marshall Shelley to talk about difficult people in the Church. They explore the types of difficult people and how/why to care for them well.Dr. Marshall Shelley joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 2016 and served as director of the Doctor of Ministry program and associate professor of pastoral leadership and ministry. He was editor of Leadership Journal for 34 years, and as a vice president at Christianity Today, oversaw Christian History, Marriage Partnership, Church Law & Tax Report, and Men of Integrity magazines and PreachingToday.com. Check out Well-Intentioned Dragons

This week on the show Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down with Darlene Blaum to talk about Night to Shine, the prom-like experience for friends with disabilities happening on February 10 all around the world. Darlene is a Wife, mother of 3, and Jesus follower. She has spent years as a YoungLife Capernaum leader – a club for middle and high school teens with disabilities. She is also the CEO of the Peernet Group – a collection of 18 Marketing companies around the country. Darlene was instrumental bringing NTS to Richmond in 2014 and has led planning efforts for the past 8 years. Night to Shine is a prom, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, for individuals with disabilities (ages 14+) that is held on the same night in over 750 locations nationwide and in 22 countries. www.nighttoshinerva.comTo learn more about the Tim Tebow Foundation, click HERECheck out Friends for Life -- a local ministry creating opportunities for adults with disabilities.

This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan talk about a recent study related to the Church trends we can expect to see in 2023. They talk about what surprises and excites them about Church in the new year.

This week Greg, Brad, and Bryan sit down to talk about risk-taking. What constitutes a risk, what keeps us from taking risks and what can be discovered when we step out into the unknown (like the song).

This week on the show Greg, Brad, and Bryan talk about positive thinking. Should Christians always be positive? What does that even mean and what would that look like? We answer all of your questions as we discover the power of positive thinking (sort of).