Headlines shout. Our hearts want to shout back. We chose something harder—and braver—a holy pause to ask what God is saying in the middle of grief, confusion, and the swirl of opinions. We honor Charlie’s life by refusing cheap noise and by picking up the work he modeled: live the gospel out loud with courage, love, and action that outlasts outrage.

We walk through the shock of loss and then track the unexpected signs of hope: surging searches for Christianity, communities returning to church, and people asking better questions. Along the way, we trace a pattern of “full circle” moments—how God brings us back to the beginning to complete healing, shift our perspective, and launch us into purpose. We unpack personal stories, dates that suddenly align, and a vivid sense that this is a tipping point for a turning point. And we push past the tired left-vs-right script to name the real battle: light versus darkness, truth versus deception. Reclaiming the airwaves isn’t about being louder; it’s about stewarding words that are anchored in Scripture and aimed at hearts, not scoreboards.

Grounded in the story of Joseph—what was meant for harm, God used for good—we explore how pain becomes assignment. We also connect faith and neuroscience, drawing on experts like Dr. Caroline Leaf and Dr. Daniel Amen to show how renewing the mind changes the brain. Thought loops can be rewired. Gratitude calms, prayer clarifies, and journaling helps us hear and obey. You are not stuck with the brain—or the story—you have. With practical steps and a clear call to live like light, we invite you to plant, pray, preach, and trust God for the increase. If a full circle moment is tugging at you right now, ask Him what needs to be completed and where He’s sending you next.

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Have you ever wondered why it's so difficult to believe you're truly loved, no matter what? That struggle is at the heart of our spiritual journey.

"Love like Jesus" sounds simple, but requires something profound first—allowing ourselves to be fully loved by Him. In this soul-stirring conversation, we unpack the vast difference between human love (conditional, performance-based) and God's agape love (unconditional, steadfast, relentless).

The Bible uses multiple words for "love" that our English language compresses into one. We explore eros (romantic passion), philia (deep friendship), storge (family connection), and most importantly, agape—God's sacrificial love that cannot be earned and will never be withdrawn. In the Hebrew, "chesed" appears 245 times in the Old Testament, emphasizing God's covenant faithfulness even when we fail.

Many of us intellectually understand God loves us, but something blocks us from experiencing this love fully. We examine how confirmation bias leads us to interpret life events in ways that reinforce our feelings of unworthiness. We share personal stories of encountering God's love through unexpected signs, helping strangers, and finding healing from past relationship wounds.

The transformation happens when we move from head knowledge to heart experience—from reading about honey to actually tasting its sweetness. When we begin experiencing God's love rather than just thinking about it, everything changes. Our capacity to love ourselves and others expands dramatically.

Ready to break through the barriers keeping you from receiving God's complete love? Join us for practical steps to increase your capacity for divine connection. Remember, staying broken is harder than healing—and God's arms are always open, no matter where you've been or what you've done.

Have you ever wondered why you keep facing the same challenges over and over? That irritating coworker, family conflict, or professional disappointment might actually be a divine test revealing what's in your heart.

In this transformative episode, we unpack the crucial difference between God's testing and Satan's temptation. Testing from God proves our trustworthiness and readiness for greater purpose, while temptation lures us away from our divine calling. Understanding this distinction completely changes how we respond to life's difficulties.

We share vulnerable personal stories about facing tests of patience, overcoming self-righteousness, finding courage for public speaking, and healing from childhood wounds. These real-world examples illuminate how God often tests us in the very areas where we've prayed for growth. As one of us discovered in New York City and the other in Washington DC, God frequently arranges real-time testing opportunities that align perfectly with what He's teaching us.

The practical tools we provide help you discern whether you're being tested or tempted. Learn to examine the source (does it draw you closer to Jesus or pull you away?), the method (does it invite trust or offer shortcuts?), and the fruit (does it produce freedom or shame?). We also explore how unforgiveness can become a dangerous temptation that keeps us trapped in the past instead of moving toward God's best future.

As C.S. Lewis noted, hardships produce extraordinary things in ordinary people. Or as Steve Harvey wisely observed, true success comes not from taking the elevator but by climbing the stairs—each step preparing you for what's ahead. Take this journey with us and discover how testing, though challenging, transforms your heart and deepens your relationship with God.