In this Christmas Day special, New York Times bestselling author and former investigative journalist, Lee Strobel, uncovers the historical, scientific, and theological evidence behind the birth of Jesus. This is a rich, thoughtful conversation that strengthens both heart and mind during the Christmas season. Lee walks listeners through the credibility of the Gospel accounts, the prophecies fulfilled in Christ’s birth, and the evidence that the manger scene is not myth but history. He explores the incarnation, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, and why the identity of the Child in the manger changes everything about our hope, our faith, and our future.

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In today’s episode, Counselor, author, and educator Dr. Mark Mayfield equips pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers with practical tools to support mental health in the church. This conversation between Drs. Zach and Mark bridges clinical wisdom, spiritual formation, and the realities of shepherding people through emotional struggles. Dr. Mayfield unpacks how to recognize signs of distress, create safe spaces for honest conversations, and respond to crisis moments with clarity and compassion. He discusses the importance of boundaries in ministry, the role of community in healing, and simple, evidence-based practices that help churches foster emotional resilience, spiritual growth, and relational safety.

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In today’s episode, Dr. Henry Cloud, clinical psychologist and bestselling author joins Dr. Zach for a deep dive into one of the most important dynamics in every relationship: trust. Dr. Cloud blends Scripture, neuroscience, and decades of clinical experience to explain how trust can be built, broken, and restored. He breaks down the core ingredients that make a person trustworthy, the signs that someone may be unsafe, and the process of rebuilding trust after betrayal. Dr. Cloud also addresses how to set healthy boundaries without shutting people out, why trust is both emotional and spiritual, and how to discern when to give someone another chance or when to walk away with wisdom and peace.

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