Impact Zone

Chris and ML discuss and try to understand the attack on the Capitol building in DC, the presence of Christian signage. How will this effect the Church as we work to get past this event?

In conversation with Ethan about his first semester at college in Nashville as well as his takes on creativity, politics, COVID and the future of his generation.

Chris and ML discuss the presidential election results and the chaos that followed. They make observations about the Christian Church in the midst of it all.

Chris and ML discuss reparations for slavery in the US. A model offered is Germany's payments to Israel for the horrors of the Holocaust. Should the US pay the descendants of slaves? How? How much? Are there other ways of handling reparations than writing checks?

ML and Chris respond to push-back from listeners of previous podcast that included the collapse and ineffectiveness of the American Christian Church as one of the major issues confronting us during the Pandemic.

Chris and Mike discuss isolation during the Pandemic. The World Health Organization warns that there will be a world-wide mental health crisis as a result of COVID 19. What is the Church's role?

Conversation about the recent suicide of a well-known pastor and restoration for those who fall.

Interview with a high school senior coping with the Corvid-19 virus and the shut-down without a prom, yearbook signing day, senior ditch day or graduation ceremony.

ML tells of his adventures in Portugal with his wife as they fled the spreading Coronavirus to the very SW corner of Europe.

President Trump attends the National Prayer Breakfast. Chris and ML discuss the event and Trump's behavior.

A deep look at the editorial in Christianity Today calling for President Trump's removal from office.

A continued look at the work and character of Kanye West. Chris and ML discuss the Christian church's responsibility towards the prideful artist.

A critique of Kanye West and his new album, Jesus is King. Should it be called "Kanye is King?"

Storytelling is an important aspect of discipleship. After a retreat at Havasu with younger men, ML discusses storytelling as a witnessing tool.

Chris and ML discuss the growing homeless problem in Los Angeles. They find that the reasons for the 60,000 homeless on any given night are obvious. But solutions are difficult. They explore a biblical approach.

A look at today's Christian Church and a discussion on reimagining it to make it more impactful, relevant and closer to the church at its inception in the First Century.

Following a very exciting Women's World Cup, ML and Chris discuss the games and the issue of pay equity.

A discussion on Migrants with guest Eric Reidt. Eric tells the story of a call he received from the pastor of a small church in Roma, Texas. 500 migrants had suddenly been brought to his little church by Immigration. Eric and his wife answered the call.

Discussion of the power of words to influence and manipulate. This occurs in politics, religion, and business.

ML and Chris discuss abortions. They explore these issues: 1. Abortion as a political wedge issue, 2. The battle of Words (Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life), 3. Abortion as Law and a Right, 4. Possible Compromises.

A final wrap-up of conversation on this generation's fear of mass shootings in schools. A school psychologist working in a high school in Long Beach offers his views of the issues these kids face.

Observations of today's students and how they are coping with the fear of death by mass shooters.

Conversation between two generations on Fear: Cold War fear of atomic bomb attack for one, fear of school shootings for the other.

Chris and Mike explore Immigration into the USA. What are the issues as seen through Christianity?

Interviews with ML's Men's Group at retreat in Havasu Feb.2019

Who is this dude, ML? An in depth interview.

Who is this guy, Chris Cannon? An in depth interview.

Sharing Punk Movement memories, Chris and Mike discuss what it was all about to them. And how it influenced their lives at the time and in the years following. They also discuss how the Punk Movement influenced their decision to follow Christ.

What is our responsibility towards the poor? Chris and Mike further explore the Abrahamic Covenant and how we can fulfill our side of the agreement through blessing the less fortunate.

Mike and Chris discuss Blessings. Genesis 12:1-3 tells us that we are BLESSED and that we TO BE A BLESSING to the world. How do we do this as a nation? As a church? As an individual?

We live in a changing culture. What should change in our culture? What shouldn't change? Does God change? Does the Gospel change or adapt? Chris and Mike explore these questions about change.

"How we got saved, we remained saved." Chris and Mike discuss this point and share the moments when they became believers. "Was the original message enough to sustain them in their faith?" becomes the next logical question.

Chris and Mike discuss a recent rant by comedian Michele Wolf on Pro-life movement. This leads to a wider discussion about hypocrisy in our culture, in politics and in our church.

Mike and Chris share recent experiences with death and dying that significantly affected their spiritual and emotional lives.

During World Cup Russia, 2018, Chris and Mike explore hooliganism and parallels with gangs, locals-only surfers and 60s hippies.

After introducing an article by writer and surfer Tim Winton entitled “About the Boys” a conversation follows about the need for men to step up and offer guidance and serve as strong positive role models not just in the surf but in the general life of young men and women.

A discussion on protesting in general, the value of protesting, and tales of protests from Mike and Chris' past.