The Comedian Next Door

Our family spent several hours sharing Big Thoughts after church (before we started recording), so now we're ready to just shoot the breeze... Join us for this lighthearted chat. Why does Luke like spaghetti--but not lasagna? How many clothes can be squeezed into a standard washing machine? John gives an update on his landscaping projects. (Spoiler: John is turning into an old man before our very eyes.) And--hey look--a rabbit in the yard! Should we talk about Richard Dawkins being a "cultural

Hey, Neighbor! There are babies due to be born in our family over the next few weeks, so we're talking about the birth process! What do "real" contractions feel like? How can we distinguish between "early" labor and "active" labor? Maybe you weren't expecting this conversation, Neighbor, but it sure beats talking about disc golf! Riiiiiiiight? Next: Communication with medical professionals can be challenging... (Here's an example.) Then: Communication as a pastor/speaker can ALSO be

It's the season for MOLE HUNTING. If you don't remember The Podcast Ninja's technique, he shares all the gory details again in this episode.Next, John talks about his big plans to avoid yard work... (Psssst, he's going to be sorely disappointed, Neighbor!) Then, Luke tells us the thing that John shared at Church today that felt noteworthy and then he forgot and then remembered again. People's actions will tell you what they really think. It's easy to say, "I am a Christian who believes the Gospel."

Hi, Neighbor! John and Luke called an "audible" at church last week and switched up the communion prep system. Who's going to be mad about that? (Well, some people might.)If you start taking responsibility and making decisions then you will deal with some pushback. But, overall, you will be a HUGE ASSET to a healthy church (or soccer program). Leaders take initiative! Later: Luke shares his fail-proof system for aspiring conversationalists. If you're wondering, "How does Luke always have something

Hey, Neighbor! We thought we uploaded this episode ON TIME, but technical difficulties occurred...Better late than never!