Greg Larson walked away from everything—social media, smartphones, even Google Maps. No internet, no distractions, just a landline, a library, and a deeper kind of Presence. We talk about the loneliness that broke him, the silence that healed him, and the spiritual clarity that came when he finally unplugged.
Read MoreCulture tells us keep her happy. The Bible says keep her healthy. The design of marriage is challenging but beautiful. To find it we have to go to the designer to learn how to love each other.
Read MoreDating apps, gender gaps, and why the real questions are never about the dishes.
Am I enough? Do I have what it takes?
Today’s dating dilemma is real—we’ve idolized romance, over-spiritualized choices, and filtered real people through fake expectations. Ryan calls us back to the firm foundation for our relationships, reminding us that marriage isn’t the finish line—Jesus is.
Read MoreIt’s controversial to say, but men and women are different. Culture pits our differences against each, when they should be an invitation to collaborate with each other. We’re not at war—we’re wired different. From pink suitcases to the wounds we carry, Doug unpacks how men and women were formed, fractured, and filled up differently… yet finished the same by a God who knows exactly what we need.
Read MoreIn episode 85, the guys unpack baptism weekend, skydiving faith, and why following Jesus never gets old. Featuring special appearances: Kyler the After Thinker, Uncle Greg, Johnny Austin, and a whole lot of revival.
Read MoreIn episode 84, the guys cover draft-day disrespect, spiritual hangovers, and why God’s way really is better. Featuring special appearances: Chris Roob, Doug the Dog, and Mount Eastermore.
Read MoreThe world promises fulfillment and leaves us empty. But Jesus offers a new life—one we could never earn and can never lose. From wake-up calls to prison walls, this is the story of a Savior who calls the least likely and breathes resurrection into dead places. What are you waiting for?
Read MoreFrom scars to resurrection, from shame to truth, Easter reminds us that the tomb is empty… and love still walks through walls.
In this Easter message, Pastor Doug Wekenman shows how Jesus meets us in our doubt, carries our pain, and invites us to lead our hearts to something greater than our feelings—truth.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, the guys give us some behind the scenes of The Newscast, the differences, Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse, how to gaslight yourself and a deeper look on the decisions Jesus made during the week leading to the cross.
Read MorePeter failed. Judas betrayed. But only one of them made it back. In this Holy Week message, Pastor Doug Wekenman unpacks how Jesus responds to our failure—and why love, not law or logic, is what leads us to the cross.
Read MoreEmily Roob from Red Rocks Worship joins the pod! We talk married life, Monarchs, worship leading, and the power of Mary’s sacrifice as she poured out her perfume on Jesus.
Read MoreWhat’s Jesus really worth to you? In Week 4 of Holy Week, Ethan Matott walks through a story of worship and betrayal—where one disciple sells Jesus out, and one woman pours out everything she has.
Read MoreQuestionsWithKayla… replaced by AnswersWithAJ??? Breaking news?
Ep 81 is packed—Coach Prime, Tiger bets, and real talk about surrender during Holy Week - Week 3. Ryan breaks down the altar moments, Doug’s writing a book, and Ethan’s gecko finally has a name.
What impresses Jesus? In Week 3 of Holy Week, Ryan Wekenman answers that question by unpacking the story about paying taxes to Caesar. Jesus flips the question and reminds us what actually impresses Him: surrender and sacrifice.
Read MoreThe crew is finally back. In episode 80, the guys cover the hard hitting topics we've all been waiting for: Spiderman the Gecko, WatchDoug vs. The Little Mermaid, stupid holidays, and what tables Jesus might be flipping in our lives.
Read MoreJesus walked into the temple and flipped the whole thing upside down. But Jesus wasn’t just making a scene, He was making a statement. In Week 2 of Holy Week, Ryan Wekenman explains why Jesus cleared the temple and what that means for you.
Read MoreWe want a king—but do we really want this King? In Week 1 of Holy Week, Ethan Matott unpacks why Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem wasn’t just a celebration, but a confrontation that we all need to wrestle with.
Read MoreFor the first time ever, AfterThinkers join the podcast LIVE from SXSW in Austin, Texas. In partnership with SVC, the guys are joined by comedians Donald Gee and Andrew Stanley to talk about the challenges of clean comedy, Doug cussing on stage, and Ethan giving Andrew's dad a new fear for his life. All filmed in front of a live studio audience.
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