The Unsettled Podcast

In this episode of The Unsettled Podcast, Todd and Thomas reconnect in the studio after a brief break to tackle a topic central to personal and spiritual growth: discovering where your heart is at. Todd kicks off the episode sharing a powerful personal story of divine confirmation involving a staff member and the biblical theme of the "Year of Jubilee." Drawing inspiration from a message by John Eldredge on Proverbs 4:23 ("guard your heart, for from it flows the wellspring of life"), the host...

In this episode of The Unsettled Podcast, hosts Todd and Thomas sit down with good friend, bivocational pastor at Belmont Church, and K-State Extension horticulture agent Jason Graves. Together, they explore what it truly means to take risks—not just by stepping into the unknown, but by staying present, leaning into uncomfortable relationships, and embracing our "unfinished" selves. Jason opens up about his personal journey from preferring solitude on a farm in Kansas to stepping into deep re...

In this episode of the Unsettled Podcast, Todd and Thomas continue their conversation about Jesus' invitation to rest and explore what that looks like in everyday life. Why do we often feel guilty for slowing down? Why do we wait until we're completely exhausted before giving ourselves permission to rest? And is it possible to find rest even in the middle of a busy workday or a chaotic season? Using the image of a reservoir versus a canal, they discuss the importance of being filled up so tha...

Why is true rest so difficult to receive, even when we need it most? In this episode of The Unsettled Podcast, Todd and Thomas take a candid, unscripted look at Jesus’s invitation in Matthew 11:28–30 to "come to me, all you who are weary and burdened." Moving past the idea that rest simply means taking a nap or checking off the day's to-do list, they explore how to find internal peace and release the exhausting need for performance and control. From navigating real-life stresses like home rep...

In this episode of The Unsettled Podcast, Todd and Thomas revisit the topic of expectations to explore a deeper question: How did Jesus navigate the heavy expectations placed on Him by God, Himself, and the people around Him? Rather than avoiding unmet expectations, Jesus embraced them. By looking at Scripture—like the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24—Todd and Thomas discuss how Jesus met disappointed people right where they were, honored their grief without compromisin...