The Wise Guys Podcast

The Problem of Pleasure

CS Lewis wrote a book called, The Problem of Pain. Listen in as we wrestle with a different problem, that of extreme pleasure and the slavery of addiction. Is experiencing bodily pleasure a sin? Join us as we explore God’s wonderful plan for the pleasure center of our brains.

Surrender to God and Personal Freedom

Surrendering to God is difficult because it seems like a loss of our freedom and a defeat of personal agency—not to mention a killer of dreams. Join us as we explore the beautiful mystery of entrusting everything to God and surrendering to His will in all things, and how this truly empowers us to realize our deepest desires and highest aspirations.

Music is for the Heart

In this episode, we discuss the power of music to express the longings of the human heart and speak to the depths of our lived experience. Is there any kind of “right” music for Christians, or can all music be beneficial in some manner? Listen in as we share our personal experience of how music has impacted our lives, faith, and ministry.

Is “Religion” Bad for Christian Faith?

Join us as we discuss the difference between good and bad religion. Some Christians use the term “religion” in a negative way, while others practice the Christian religion without making God the center of their lives. Should we be religious as Christians?  Listen in to learn more.

Don’t Worry, Be Healthy!

In this episode, we explore the responsibility to be good stewards of our bodily health. Listen in as Michel shares his life-changing journey to better health--from hypoglycemia to the Keto diet, and everything he discovered in between about God’s design for human life.
 
Weston A Price Foundation
www.westonaprice.org
 
Keto Diet: Dr. Eric Berg on Youtube
 
GAPS: Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride
www.gapsdiet.com
 

Church Law: Don’t Rules Get in the Way?

In this episode, we explore two unrelated situations where it seems that church law is so confusing that it gets in the way of our relationship with God and even pushes people away. Listen in as we discuss the obligation of holy days and the annulment process.

The Order of Love

There’s been a lot of talk about the Ordo Amoris, since VP JD Vance referenced this ancient principle the other week. Even Pope Francis weighed in on the discussion. Listen in as we explore Aquinas’s understanding of the relationship between the order of charity and the hierarchy of goods. Regardless of your politics, the order of love is an essential principle that helps guide our actions when discerning difficult moral choices.

Declutter Your Soul

Excessive anxiety is a very real burden for so many people today. Why is that and what causes anxiety? Join us as we explore anxiety-inducing triggers in our world today and what Jesus teaches us about managing our interior lives with peace and a singular focus on Him.

The Mess of Mass Deportations

In this episode, we discuss the hyperbole surrounding immigration and mass deportations now that Trump is in office. Join us as we navigate the minefield of media narratives surrounding the crisis at our border and how best to handle it. How can we as Christians faithfully sift through the left-right rhetorical divide?

He Makes All Things New

In this episode we share the wonderful journey of transformation God can affect in our lives when we allow Him to work in us for our personal growth and betterment. Listen is as we share the specific ways that we are experiencing God’s peace and presence in the midst of life’s day to day challenges.