In this episode, we take on the age-old battle: renters vs. landlords — with a little help from the memes.

We talk about how landlord-tenant laws are often written in response to the worst landlords and the worst renters, while everyone else gets stuck living under the clunky rules that follow. Instead of encouraging two people to work out a reasonable agreement, regulation can turn the relationship on its head — creating distrust, unintended consequences, and sometimes making things worse for good landlords and good tenants alike.

We break down some of the best renter and landlord memes, talk about where each side has a point, and ask a bigger question: What happens when we make rules for everyone based on the worst behavior of a few?

We went to see the new Odyssey movie and came away with plenty to talk about.

The cinematography was incredible, the scale was impressive, and there was a lot we genuinely enjoyed. But we also wrestled with something that shows up in a lot of modern storytelling: our tendency to deconstruct our heroes—to focus so heavily on their flaws that we sometimes lose sight of what made them heroic in the first place.

We talk about the movie, the original story, heroism, human weakness, and whether our modern instinct to nitpick the past actually makes our stories deeper—or just makes us more cynical.

Plus, plenty of rabbit trails along the way.

Why does it always feel like we need more?

More money. More stuff. More security. More control.

In Episode 9, Jacob and Cody dig into the difference between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset—and how scarcity thinking shows up in places we may not expect. From consumerism and our constant desire for more, to government regulation and our instinct to control what might go wrong, scarcity can shape both our personal lives and the world around us.

But there may be a surprisingly simple antidote: gratitude.

Learning to be grateful for what we have, content with our station in life, and confident that someone else’s success doesn’t diminish our own.

Can gratitude actually change the way we see the world? And what happens when we stop living like there’s never enough?

Special guest Greg Haitz joins us to talk elections. Greg is a local business owner, community leader, and candidate for Mesa County Treasurer—and he knows his way around the election process.

President Trump recently laid out his case for changes to America’s elections and election integrity. We break down his major points: where we agree, where we disagree, and where the three of us don’t necessarily see eye to eye.

Voter ID, mail ballots, voter rolls, federal involvement, election security, and the balance between accessibility and security—we get into all of it.

No talking points. No requirement to agree. Just a free discussion about how our elections work, where they can improve, and where the rhetoric doesn’t always match reality.

Politics feels more divided than ever, but why? In Episode 7, we discuss the current state of American politics, how today's movies often reflect the culture that creates them, the rise of extreme political positions, and why reasonableness is a virtue—but can become a vice when it leads to complacency. When is it time to compromise, and when is it time to stand firm? Join us as we explore one of the defining tensions of our time.

Artificial intelligence is changing the world faster than most people realize. We unpack what AI actually is, what it's good for, where the hype goes too far, and whether it could ever be considered conscious. We also dive into the growing demand for data centers—the benefits they bring, the concerns they raise, and the tradeoffs communities are wrestling with.

The Passion Translation has become one of the most popular modern "Bible" versions—but is it actually a translation? We explore the evidence, examine the claims, and discuss why many evangelical scholars warn against relying on it. Whether you're a fan, a skeptic, or just curious, this conversation is worth hearing.

Minor Prophets and Mike Winger Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9--owgBjtA&t=250s

Brian Simmons on the Passion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T13LynG6SHU

Link to petition you version to remove the Passion Translation from use - https://www.change.org/p/an-appeal-to-youversion-to-remove-the-passion-translation

Is socialism just free healthcare and stronger safety nets, or is there more to it?

In this episode of Free 2 Think, we strip away the political buzzwords and ask a simple question: What is socialism?

We discuss:

What socialism actually is.
What socialism is not.
Why many people support it.
Why the theory often sounds appealing—but has repeatedly struggled in practice.
Whether the version many people imagine actually exists.