Laugh on Track

Taking an important break from the jokes to share the important message of the gospel! Believe today!

Some news about the name of this podcast and a lesson for churches from a sports team that hasn't yet picked a name. Then, some thoughts about baseball and corporate sponsorship.

Face masks have dramatically changed the role of smiling in our interpersonal communication. And I share about my attempt to overcome a longtime fear in my life.

The gerbils are helping us cope with the coronavirus and it's helped us solidify some decisions about our kids' schooling. Then we do a video call with Virgil to make sure he's okay.

A dinner date involving a Greek salad with anchovies sparked a newfound affection for canned fish. Unfortunately, my wife is less than enthused about it.

Continued trips to the pet store have led to a number of animals now living in our home. We also look at board games and how some could be updated and revised to promote Christian values.

An eye-opening experience at a fabric store reveals some generalizations about those who shop there, and we see which biblical character is to blame for the gender disparity among sewers.

You can't spell Scrooge without goose! I share some of my disdain for geese, their role in Christmas, and my thoughts about A Christmas Carol's shallow ending.

Dr. Gary Chapman's The Five Love Languages is a classic book on marriage and relationships, and it's high time it had a song written about it. Enjoy "Gary Did You Know?" on this episode.

Wondering if the bathroom hand dryer or paper towels are more environmentally friendly leads to some thoughts about kids with too much energy and processed meats.

A recent trip to Amish country has me considering their way of life, and I also explore the negative effects of driving a large SUV. Then, my wife's affection for Amish quilts leads into some thoughts about back to school.

A more accurate understanding of Proverbs 31 reveals it to be an overbearing mother trying to marry off her son. Then some thoughts about back-to-school and homeschooling.

A behind-the-curtain look at the podcast moves into some observations about amusement parks. Then Virgil's back for some Bible Trivia and Fourth of July festivities!

Summer's here, and with it comes fun in the sun! Fishing, VBS, and people subjecting each other to their unkempt feet.

Our collection of books and my new library card lead into a snaky childhood memory and our kids' interaction with worms in the backyard.

Children and exercise lead into some thoughts about sports and failure. Then we look at a comparison of Sunday mornings between a minivan driver and a motorcycle rider.

Bible reading is an important part of the Christian life, and the right translation can make all the difference. After giving some warning to avoid the KFC version, we take a brief look at our smartphone addictions.

A recent experience with my kids trying to feed goats moves into thoughts about idioms and a redeeming way to look at the children's song "Baby Shark."

A spiritually convicting coffee spill leads into a great idea for increasing the sense of urgency at evangelistic meetings: have an auctioneer do the altar call!

Kids, TV, and a toy that encourages screaming leads into some thoughts about a particular laundry detergent brand that may cause confusion.

As we celebrate our 100th episode, we invite Virgil to share his explosive Easter traditions and do some Bible Trivia. Then our kinder-comedian Annie shares some thoughts about birthday gifts.

As we welcome March, we rest in the hope that the warmth of Spring is not far behind. And some thoughts about death and dying lead into a Christian perspective on insurance.

A winter road trip involving kids and a hotel moves into some thoughts about biblical zoos and hotel accommodations that really help to build the faith of the guests.

Subzero temperatures lead into some thoughts about winter sports, snowbirds, and cultural phrases related to our bodies. Then, some theological thoughts on snow angelology.

Wondering about church sign language interpreters moves into some thoughts about subliminal messaging, thought control, and miracles. Then Virgil’s back to introduce us to his snowblower and do some Bible Trivia!

A biblical connection to this weekend's NFC Championship game leads into some memories about pagers and getting picked up after sporting events. Then we get some observations about the impact of cellphones on our lives.

We get some help for keeping our New Year's resolutions by setting our expectations low. Then, meet Reginald Cumberbottom, a British actor who will help us stay on track in our Bible reading.

As the calendar flips to a new year, we get some thoughts about hanging on to Christmas, winter, weight loss, and the many changes that happen to us as we get older.

A look at last-minute Christmas shopping, gift giving, and a comparison of Santa to Satan takes us to a visit with our good friend, Virgil. He inspires us this Advent season with a theology of deer jerky.

Christmas carols are one of the most wonderful parts of our Christmas celebration. After we think about carolers performing Handel’s Messiah, Melvin Cramp is back with a very thought-provoking Christmas song.

After we hear from our kinder-comedian Annie, we get some thoughts about sidewalk bell ringers, Pavlov’s dogs, and Hallmark movies. And we learn what it takes to be a professional driver.

A classic Christmas short story leads into some observations about the Wise Men’s presents, astronomy, and the gift of naming a star after someone.

A childhood misunderstanding leads to some thoughts about Thanksgiving, wishbones, and gratitude for not being a turkey. Then, Virgil is back with a few tips for your big dinner and a round of Bible Trivia!

Safely navigating the animal kingdom can be difficult with all the mixed messages kids get from snacks and TV shows. And we also get a biblical perspective on bears and see the great benefits of keeping a bear as a pet.

Give Thanksgiving the honor and celebration it deserves by moving it to the fourth Thursday in August. I also share a way to make your holiday movie watching experience a little more fun, and singer Melvin Cramp sings a fall-inspired song.

The riddle about the fox, the hen, and the bag of corn makes a striking comparison to loading my kids and groceries at the store. Then some thoughts about getting lost and Jesus' childhood.

A trip to the orchard leads to some observations about the apple-picking community. Then a quick thought about fall sports leads to pumpkins and a prediction about the twelve fruits we’ll see on the tree of life.

Tracking down a Bible for my small group leads into some frustration with my Honda, a psalm about car repair, and some observations about political campaign commercials.

A look at oddities in the English language and an ominous symbol on my daughter’s kindergarten homework leads into another round of Bible Trivia with Virgil!

Our wedding anniversary celebration leads into some observations about kids’ extracurricular activities, and an epic football matchup of biblical proportions.

Get more dads involved in Awana Clubs by allowing them to bet on the game floor teams. Then, Melvin Cramp helps us celebrate our 80th episode with a song for his dear Aunt Edith.

An announcement about our new kids book, The Handy Dandys, moves into some thoughts about Bibles getting stolen, and the wild habitat inside the back of our minivan.

Some observations about men and work lead to some insightful stories about my dad and my own role as a father. Then I share a thought or two about siblings being smarter than each other.

A local pizza parlor leads into some thoughts about a fitness coach waiter, anchovies and fish miracles. Then, I share my less-than-stellar celebration of my wife's big birthday.

A branding issue leads into some business naming problems and some observations about Disney films that should have parents wondering about their survival.

Some thoughts about games with kids leads into a Christian version of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Then Virgil is back to tackle some Bible Trivia questions!

A spiritual conviction regarding worrying about food, clothing and a messy house moves into some observations about animal and bird group names.

Keep your eyes peeled as we talk about the book of Revelation, starting school and tear ducts. Also an idea to evangelize through a virtual reality tour of heaven and hell.

Car maintenance leads into some thoughts about things that are uniquely female, including the Chick-fil-A cow. Then Melvin is back to help us grow in our spiritual life.

An alternative occupation for the biblical character Joshua leads into some observations about flies, eating insects, and best-selling books based on biblical food stories.

Fresh off an exciting family road trip, I share some observations about small town claims-to-fame and my wife's desire to visit every historic marker plaque along the way.