What can an ordinary person do when faced with something extraordinary? This episode explores the surprising ways teachers, unlikely heroes, and faithful people can shape the world around them. As we reflect on the midwives Shiphrah and Puah in Exodus, we consider what it means to recognize the power we do have—and to choose faithfulness when we are called to act. What might it mean to trust that even the smallest acts of courage can make a lasting difference?

Why does Jesus seem to refuse the Canaanite woman’s request for mercy? This episode explores the challenging story of the Canaanite woman and the deeper lesson Jesus is teaching about holiness, identity, and the boundaries we create. As Jesus moves beyond the familiar markers of who is “in” and who is “out,” we are invited to consider what truly matters: not what we look like on the outside, but what is happening in our hearts. What might it mean to let God transform the places within us where we draw lines between ourselves and others?

What do we do when fear comes? This episode explores the fears we all carry—from childhood nightmares to the very real uncertainties of illness, loss, conflict, and change. Reflecting on Jesus’ words to the disciples caught in a storm, “Take heart. It is I. Do not be afraid,” we are reminded that faith does not mean we will never be afraid. It means we can bring our fear to God and remember that we are not alone.