



Scary Teens, Terminators, & Persistent Prayers
John is terrified of youth (even though he was a youth pastor) and congratulates Jonnie on his symmetrical face wounds. Meanwhile, Jonnie reveals the surprising star who was rejected for the lead role in the original Terminator movie and tells the tale of Fred Turner, the man who walked across Amer…

Broken Noses, Big Macs, and Trusting God
John goes on a fast to get ready for his time on camera and makes a staunch defense of green peppers. Meanwhile, Jonnie tells us the harrowing tale of a gnarly scooter crash that temporarily derailed his comedy tour, but might have actually improved his nose. Plus, a conversation about what "good"…

THROWBACK EPISODE: Dog Training, Confused Emus, and Better Forgiveness
This week, take a walk down memory lane from our October 17, 2024 episode where John gets played by his own dog and ponders a replacement for smart phones. Meanwhile, Jonnie learns about pandas who fake pregnancy and how Abe Lincoln got body-shamed by an 11-year old girl. Plus, a conversation abo…

Santa Conventions, Lottery Scams, and Mercy
John makes sermon illustrations about soda and hosts a Santa convention at the church. Meanwhile, Jonnie tells the story of Elmo testifying before Congress and wonders if police dogs know that they're cops. Plus, a conversation about mercy and sin—and why our perspective of how God sees us is so i…

DVDs, Meeting Your Heroes, and Ragamuffins
John can't find the remote until he finds his glasses and defends his love of McDonald's. Meanwhile, Jonnie feels old after a conversation with a young comedian and tells the story of the time Winnie the Pooh went on trial for assault in the 80’s. Plus, a conversation about the late great author a…

April Fools, Pseudonyms, and Noisy Gongs
John prepares for his "Super Bowl" and adds a middle initial to his books. Meanwhile Jonnie channels his inner Chris Farley for a church skit and tells the tale of the Spaghetti Tree Hoax. Plus, a conversation about love and the gospel—and why how we present it shows whether or not we really have …

Being “Cool,” Distracted Driving, and Humility
John dreams of a month-long train ride and tries not to embarrass himself in front of a Christian music legend. Meanwhile, Jonnie gets a flat tire in the weirdest way possible and reveals the strange history of Super Glue. Plus, a conversation about humility and how we are being shaped by the diff…

Sneeze Limits, St. Patrick, and Good Graces
John wishes his girls would get ready faster and writes a children's book about a fish. Meanwhile, Jonnie think March has the most violent holidays, and reveals why he never liked The Power Team. Plus, a conversation about how we think God sees us and why it really matters. Today's episode is NO…

Spooky Houses, Old Pillows, and Leadership
John rents a haunted AirBnB and ponders podcasting from his deathbed. Meanwhile, Jonnie tries to be a better listener and discovers the terrifying reason he likes hotel pillows. Plus, a conversation about what real leadership is… and what it isn't. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Sliced Bread…

Dog Mayors, Hockey, and Fools
John has no idea how ice hockey works and ponders if a cat could get elected mayor. Meanwhile, Jonnie wonders if a big butt helps you or hurts you with a hula hoop and tells the creepy story of the first chiropractor. Plus, a conversation about oversimplification and why critical thinking is more …