Love Better

Meet the dog that cooked your dinner for four centuries — then vanished without a trace. Three words can change someone's life: I believe in you. But do you actually mean it? This episode unpacks what genuine belief in people looks like — and what it costs when we stop. A special note of thanks to Paul Hawthorne for bringing the power of this sentence to my attention and for believing in me along the way. Send us Fan Mail "Remember, you are loved, so go, love better!"

We live in the most connected era in human history. We have more ways to reach each other than ever before. So why are the conversations that matter most still the hardest ones to start? In this episode, let's trace the surprising history of a 150-year-old invention to uncover why "Can we talk?" might be the most loving thing you say to someone this week. Send us Fan Mail "Remember, you are loved, so go, love better!"

This episode launches a new “Lovely Statements” series—short, powerful phrases that can transform the way we love the people around us. The first statement is simple. Only four words. But when spoken sincerely, it can change the tone of a room, a relationship, or even a life. Sometimes loving better begins with a question... and this week, it also begins with a piano. Send us Fan Mail "Remember, you are loved, so go, love better!"

What if the thing that feels most fair is actually the thing that destroys us? What do global wars, church discipline, and your most painful relationships have in common? This episode explores the uncomfortable truth that justice alone can create more ruin—and why love sometimes absorbs the cost instead of demanding repayment. If you’ve ever struggled to forgive without keeping score, this one is for you. Send us Fan Mail "Remember, you are loved, so go, love better!"

Love cannot thrive where escape routes remain. In this episode, we explores what Jesus teaches about exclusive, forward-only love: loving enemies, forgiving repeatedly, rejecting idolatry, honoring marriage vows, and loving God without divided allegiance. From Matthew 5 to Luke 16, from family life to finances, the message is clear — love only works when we stop looking back. If we want marriages that endure, children who feel secure, faith that survives hardship, and hearts fully devoted to ...