Dr. Wiles is back from Rome—and this week’s episode is part travel debrief, part church-life update, and part deep dive into worship.

The team swaps stories about jet lag, Super Bowl naps, and the behind-the-scenes “moose-level” logistics of leading a church pilgrimage through Rome. Along the way, Dr. Wiles reflects on one unexpected highlight: the remarkable hospitality of Roman Catholic priests and friars who welcomed a Protestant group with generosity—letting them lecture, tour, and even share the Lord’s Supper on sacred ground.

Back home, the conversation turns to what’s ahead at church: Ash Wednesday and the start of a Good Shepherd focus, a men’s retreat, Faith at Home (“Mission Possible”), and the kickoff of Ramadan gift bags—along with encouragement to engage Muslim neighbors with humility, prayer, and simple faithfulness.

They also honor the long-awaited retirement celebration for David Butts, celebrating decades of faithful children’s ministry and the lasting impact on families across the church.

Finally, they unpack Sunday’s sermon from Isaiah 6, exploring worship as a whole-life response to God’s holiness—one that confronts sin, heals what we can’t fix ourselves, and sends us back into the world with purpose: “Here I am. Send me.” Next week: John the Baptist.