The show dedicated to helping us interpret, from a biblical perspective, the events that shape our lives. Each week we delve deep into something new, from religion to technology, from the entertainment industry to politics and everything in between. If you're thinking about the world in a new way, well, then you've probably just listened to another episode of "Becoming Mature."
This podcast was recorded shortly after Sept 11, 2010. As the day drew closer, a Florida pastor made the headlines with his promise to burn the Koran...
Today Joel and I are tackling a subject that is often discussed but never, it seems, resolved. That is the question of alcohol. I’ve found this to be ...
Well today, we have something different. I have the distinct privilege of serving as the senior pastor of Jenison Bible Church, in Hudsonville, MI. Th...
Today Joel and I issue an apology. That’s right, an apology. Of course, what we mean by that and what you might be thinking are two very different thi...
This episode Joel and I are talking baseball and celery. Mostly baseball but there is some celery thrown in just for good measure. Now if you don’t li...
Today Joel and I address the unhappy topic of the disaster in Haiti. As with any natural disaster, there has been much public speculation trying to an...
Our conversation today revolves around the latest blockbuster movie by James Cameron. It's the most expensive film ever made and it's getting a lot of...
The Finns have declared high speed Internet to be a legal right. The French have declared Internet access (any speed) to be a basic human right. In th...
The Good News of Jesus Christ has been the foundation of the church since its inception. This foundation, however, has constantly been attacked for th...
The popular understanding of Christmas took a dramatic turn in the 1800's. In this episode we look at the evolving popular understanding of Christmas,...