Sometimes the words "just" and "fair" do not go together. In Jesus' parable about a vineyard owner, this display of justice is by no means fair, but it does draw our focus toward a compassionate God. This God is always looking for new ways to give, share, and bless.

We have a great deal of talking these days. Podcasts like this one number in the millions. We like to talk. Conversations can be so very important, but when they lack any kind of action, they feel a bit empty. This week's episode explores how we can take thought and word and place them into action for the benefit of those around us.

The most important work we often do is the work closest to us. How are we caring for those nearest to us? The news of the day will practically force us to work on the things we cannot possibly change alone. The issues are too big. Jesus invites his followers to small relationships which can make a big difference. We are called to give and receive peace everywhere we go, especially when it is close to home.

No matter where we have been, what we have done, or where we are now, Jesus is always there ready to share his love with us. He meets us right where we are. This week's episode explores how a desperate and lonely woman discovers Jesus right in her own world.

When we think of a storm at sea in the Bible, we might think of Jonah or even Noah. Toward the end of the Book of Acts, we read a story of a storm and even a shipwreck that almost ended Paul's life on his way to Rome. This week's episode focuses on how God's salvation can sometimes show up later than we like and harder than we think it needs to be.

The promise of healing often feels overblown. We have seen too many people prayed for and not recover. Struggle and pain win the day too often. Believing in God's healing is harder than it seems. This week's episode explores how God's healing works in the vision of Ezekiel.

Sometimes we like to have it both ways. Making a clear choice often means that we may lose something we don't want to lose. There may be times when having it both ways works but not often with our relationship with God. This week's episode explores a unique contest where people have to make a life-altering choice.

The church is a barrier-breaking organization. At least, that is the purpose we hear in the Book of Acts. Rules are broken. Traditions are violated. All of this happens for the sake of the gospel of Jesus. This week's passage breaks barriers of race and culture as an unexpected man becomes a follower of Jesus.