image I learned about yurts while researching igloos. Why I was researching igloos is a story for another day. For now, let's talk about yurts and how they correspond to our faith journeys. Yurts originated among the nomadic people of the Central Asian steppes. Much like an igloo, a tent, or a teepee, this circular structure is intended to be temporary. A yurt can be set up or packed in one to four hours. The yurts pictured are from Central Asia, where the weather at altitude can be quite...

image On my prior podcast, the topic was how to discern and obey God's calling on your life. But what if your calling isn't into ministry or God seems silent on what job you should have? How do you apply your faithfulness to normal, everyday work life? John Englehart Jr. is a Human Resources leader, coach, trainer, and Christian author whose work explores humanity at work, faith in the everyday, and the importance of leading well in the places that matter most. Englehart joins this episode of...

image My friend experienced an eventful Sunday morning. He took his wife to the emergency room at 2:30 a.m. After the doctors diagnosed an infection and began treatment, he left the hospital to go to church, where among other things, he gave the call to worship, sang in the choir, and led a prayer during worship. My friend is not a pastor, "just" a volunteer. I texted him to encourage and recognize him as a quiet, everyday hero. Caregivers are everyday heroes who do their best to help...