This story gets lots of attention around this time of year. No doubt, it is an incredible example of the saving power of the sacrifice of Christ. But the way it's interpreted is critical to a right understanding of what it means to follow Jesus. Whitney Capps and Russ Greer offer some thoughts on how this encounter with the crucified Christ impacts the greater understanding of salvation.

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DEI has been a hot topic as of late, and it doesn't seem to be cooling off anytime soon. But what do these letters mean? Are they really all that problematic? How should Christians respond? Does the Bible address it? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer dig into the nuts and bolts of this controversial cultural idea.

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Why is discernment so important? What's the difference between discernment and people just being mean? How can believers identify the motives of others? The gift of discernment raises lots of questions. Whitney Capps and Russ Greer attempt to unpack answers to these and more.

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It'd be nice if we Christians could just all get together and agree about everything. Every program, every staff member, every carpet color. But that's not the world we live in. Fortunately, God has gifted some to help craft a plan and see it through. Whitney Capps and Russ Greer walk through two important gifts given to believers and how they work together to serve the church.

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For some people, discipline is a dirty word. But in God's economy, it's an essential practice that helps Christians look more like Christ. And it's particularly important when it comes to raising kids. Dr. Alan Posey joins Whitney Capps and Russ Greer to unpack a biblical view of discipline (complete with practical examples and embarrassing stories).

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Jesus said that man does not live by bread alone. And that's absolutely a truth you can take to the bank. But if man could live by bread alone—specifically pre-meal, restaurant bread—which bread would it be? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer plumb the depths of appetizer bread to discover which one stands alone. If you're not hungry when you start listening, you will be when it's all said and done.

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It would be really nice if all the people could meet all the needs in all the world all the time. But that's not reality. So, what does the Bible have to say about how we prioritize care when a choice has to be made? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer wade through a complex and nuanced discussion on how Scripture treats this important idea.

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Mercy is an idea that teaches easy and lives hard. It's more than just feeling sorry for someone. But how much more? To what lengths does mercy go for the sake of others? Whitney Capps and Russ Greer discuss this gift and how it is often expressed in the lives of Christ-followers.

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