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Caleb Mason hosts the podcast for lifelong learners who want to grow personally and professionally. The podcast features conversations with well-known and everyday people that will help you on your journey. The podcast also includes discussions around resources that have helped people grow on their journey.

Caleb Mason


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    Episode 405: Todd Hixenbaugh on the Honor/Shame Culture in Rap, What's Behind Our Desire for Aliens, Is It a Sin to Be Cremated?, and the Connection Between Samurai, Ninja, and the X-Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 84:23


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Todd about what is on his mind and the things he is thinking about.Links MentionedTodd Hixenbaugh on TwitterCaleb's Substack

    Episode 404: Steve Carter on Learning to Grieve, What to Do When Other People Are Upset with You, and Returning Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 67:45


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Steve Carter about his book, Grieve, Breathe, Receive, and more.Links MentionedSteve CarterGrieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding a Faith Strong Enough to Hold Us by Steve CarterCaleb's Substack

    Episode 403: Jay Kim on How to Have Better Conversations, What's Made Us Worse at Listening, and Questions to Ask Yourself Before Speaking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 55:15


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Jay Kim about his book, Listen, Listen, Speak and more.Links MentionedJay KimListen, Listen, Speak: Hearing God and Being Heard in a Noisy World by Jay KimCaleb's Substack

    Episode 402: Win Corduan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 71:06


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Win about many world religions and more.Links MentionedNeighboring Faiths: A Christian Introduction to World Religions by Win CorduanCaleb's Substack

    Episode 401: Lisa-Jo Baker on Learning from Our Family History Without Repeating It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 48:58


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Lisa-Jo about her book, It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping, and more.Links MentionedLisa-Jo BakerIt Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping: Interpreting the Language of Our Fathers Without Repeating Their Stories by Lisa-Jo BakerCaleb's Substack

    Episode 400: Nancy French on Living Out Your Values, Loneliness, Shame, and Finding Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 53:37


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Nancy French about her book, Ghosted, and more.Links MentionedNancy FrenchGhosted: An American Story by Nancy FrenchCaleb's Substack

    Episode 399: Preston Sprinkle on Why Christians Should See Themselves as Exiles and Choosing to Follow the Kingdom Over the Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 56:06


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Preston Sprinkle about his book, Exiles, and more.Links MentionedPreston SprinkleExiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire by Preston SprinkleCaleb's Substack

    Episode 398: The Library: Dune 2, Your Personal Best, Three Body Problem, Beautiful Things, and How God. Builds People

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 31:11


    In this episode, Caleb talks about what he's learning.Links MentionedCaleb's SubstackComic News Insider Episode 1459: Thought Bubble Festival - Kieron Gillen!Bill Simmons Podcast: A Masters - NBA Title Crossover, Caitlin's New World, and the "Curb" Mini Pyramid With Joe House. Plus, Creating "3 Body Problem" With David Benioff, Dan Weiss, and Alexander WooBeautiful Things by Benson BooneWired: Branderson Sander Is Your God by Jason Kehe

    Episode 397: Justin Brierley on Moderating Conversations Between Skeptics, Atheists and Christians, Why New Atheism Grew Old and the Rebirth of Belief in God

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 60:11


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Justin about his book, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God, and more.Links MentionedJustin BrierleyThe Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again by Justin BrierleyCaleb's Substack

    Episode 396: J. Dana Trent on Mental Health, Critical Thinking, World Religions, Accepting Yourself, and Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 60:43


    In this episode, Caleb talks with J. Dana Trent, about her book, Between Two Trailers, and more.Links MentionedJ. Dana TrentBetween Two Trailers: A Memoir by J. Dana TrentCaleb's Substack

    Episode 395: David Fitch on What We Don't Know About Power, How Power Impacts Your Imagination, and the Difference Between Worldly Power and Godly Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 56:46


    In this episode, Caleb talks with David Fitch about his book, Reckoning with Power, and more.Links MentionedDavid Fitch on SubstackReckoning with Power: Why the Church Fails When It's on the Wrong Side of Power by David FitchCaleb's Substack

    Episode394: Clay Routledge on How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 64:43


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Clay about his book, Past Forward, and more.Links MentionedClay RoutledgePast Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life by Clay RoutledgeCaleb's Substack

    Episode 393: Nijay Gupta on How Christianity Differed from Roman Religion and How the Impact of the Roman Empire Shows Up Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 59:40


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Nijay about his book, Strange Religion, and more.Links MentionedNijay GuptaStrange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling by Nijay GuptaEpisode 348: Nijay GuptaCaleb's Substack

    Episode 392: Sarah Bessey on When Faithfulness Leads to Questioning, Holding Onto What You Were Going to Throw Away, and the Most Important Uncelebrated Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 48:43


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Sarah Bessey about her book, Field Notes for the Wilderness, and more.Links MentionedSarah BesseyField Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith by Sarah BesseyCaleb's Substack

    Episode 391: Brian Zahnd on the Tension Between Modernity and Mysticism, How Art Awakens Us, and the Power of the Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 63:40


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Brian Zahnd about his book, The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross, and more.Links MentionedBrian ZahndThe Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross by Brian ZahndEpisode 272: Brian ZahndCaleb's Substack

    Episode 390: Michael Wear on Spiritual Formation in Politics, the Disappearance of Moral Knowledge, and Why Facing Reality is Our Greatest Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 58:14


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Michael Wear about his book, The Spirit of Our Politics, and more.Links MentionedMichael WearThe Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life by Michael WearCaleb's Substack

    Episode 389: Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos on How to Lovingly Disagree, How to Lower Our Defensiveness, and the Importance of Honesty in Disagreements

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 61:33


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Kathy and Matt about their book, Loving Disagreement: Fighting for Community through the Fruit of the Spirit.Links MentionedLoving Disagreement: Fighting for Community through the Fruit of the Spirit by Matt Mikalatos and Kathy KhangKathy KhangMatt Mikalatos on SubstackCaleb's Substack

    Episode 388: Mark Yarhouse on How to Prepare for Conversations Around Gender Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 61:02


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Dr. Mark Yarhouse about his book, Talking with Kids about Gender Identity, and more.Links MentionedTalking to Kids about Gender Identity: A Roadmap for Christian Compassion, Civility, and Conviction by Mark YarhouseSexual & Gender Identity InstituteCaleb's Substack

    Episode 387: David Dark on the Holy Work of Situational Awareness, Overcoming Defensiveness, and Loving People in Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 71:30


    In this episode, Caleb talks with David Dark about his book, What Become What We Normalize and more.Links MentionedDavid Dark on SubstackWe Become What We Normalize: What We Owe Each Other in Worlds That Demand Our Silence by David DarkCaleb's Substack

    Episode 386: Michael Bungay Stanier on How to Work with (Almost) Anyone and Five Questions for Building the Best Possible Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 58:04


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Michael Bungay Stanier about his book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone and more.Links MentionedMichael Bungay StanierHow to Work with (Almost) Anyone: Five Questions for Building the Best Possible Relationships by Michael Bungay StanierCaleb's Substack

    Episode 385: Brandon Flanery on Coming Out as Gay, Finding Opportunity Through Pain, and the Importance of Choosing the Journey Over the Destination

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 83:40


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Brandon about his book, Stumbling, and doing the work of putting his faith and sexuality together.Links MentionedBrandon FlaneryStumbling: A Sassy Memoir about Coming Out of Evangelicalism by Brandon FlaneryCaleb's Substack

    Episode 384: Brenda Young on Her Life Lessons Part 3: Why Lowering Your Expectations Isn't Necessarily a Bad Thing, Refusing to Let Life Harden You, and Filtering Everything Through Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 83:03


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Brenda Young about lessons learned throughout her life.Links MentionedCaleb's Substack

    Episode 383: Brenda Young on Her Life Lessons Part 2: Giving More Weight to Your Dreams Than Your Fears, the Benefits of Writing, and How Forgiveness Frees You

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 81:53


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Brenda Young about lessons learned throughout her life.Links MentionedCaleb's Substack

    Episode 382: Brenda Young On Her Life Lessons Part 1: Choosing to Reenlist Instead of Retire, Becoming More Comfortable with Who God Made You to Be and Being a Vision and Voice for Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 97:04


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Brenda Young about lessons learned throughout her life.Links MentionedCaleb's Substack

    Episode 381: Ingrid Faro on Demystifying Evil

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 87:11


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Ingrid about her book, Demystifying Evil, and more.Links MentionedDemystifying Evil: A Biblical and Personal Exploration by Ingrid FaroIngrid FaroCaleb's Substack

    Episode 380: Sarah Anderson and Darren Kizer on What They Learned' About Deconstructing and Reconstructing Their Christian Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 91:59


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Sarah Anderson and Darren Kizer about what they learned about deconstructing and reconstructing their Christian faith.Links MentionedSarah AndersonDarren KizerCaleb's Substack

    Episode 379: Daniel Reinhardt on His Experience as a Police Officer and His Thoughts on Police Reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 50:31


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Daniel Reinhardt about his book, Rethinking the Police, and more.Links MentionedRethinking the Police: An Officer's Confession and the Pathway to Reform by Daniel ReinhardtCaleb's Substack

    Episode 378: Miles Lagoze and Justin Loya on Their Time Behind the Camera in Afghanistan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 63:15


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Miles Lagoze and Justin Loya about their experience in combat camera in Afghanistan.Links MentionedWhistles from the Graveyard: My Time Behind the Camera on War, Rage, and Restless Youth in Afghanistan by Miles LagozeCaleb's Substack

    Episode 377: John Burke on What We Can Learn About the God of Heaven from Near Death Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 60:07


    In this episode, Caleb talks with John Burke about his book, Imagine the God of Heaven, and more.Links MentionedJohn BurkeImagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Revelation, and the Love You've Always Wanted by John BurkeEpisode 349: Peter EnnsCaleb's Substack

    Episode 376: Kaitlyn Schiess on How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 61:29


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Kaitlyn Schiess about her book, The Ballot and the Bible, and more.Links MentionedKaitlyn SchiessThe Ballot and the Bible by Kaitlyn SchiessEpisode 276: Kaitlyn SchiessCaleb's Substack

    Episode 375: David Gushee on How Democracy is Threatened and What We Can Do to Protect Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 66:00


    In this episode, Caleb talks with David Gushee about his book, Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies. and more.Links MentionedDavid GusheeDefending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies by David GusheeCaleb's Substack

    Episode 374: Crystal Chiang, Stuart Hall and Candice Wynn on Deconstructing and Reconstructing Their Christian Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 80:40


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Crystal Chiang, Stuart Hall, and Candice Wynn about deconstructing and reconstructing their Christian faith.Episode LinksCrystal ChiangStuart HallCandice WynnCaleb's Substack

    Episode 373: Ike Miller on How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You for Healthy Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 56:55


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Ike Miller about his book, Good Baggage, and more.Episode LinksIke MillerGood Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You for Healthy Relationships by Ike MillerCaleb's Substack

    Episode 372: Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer on How to Build a Church Culture That Resists Abuse and Cultivates Goodness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 47:36


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Scot and Laura about their book, Pivot, and more.Links MentionedScot on SubstackLaura BarringerPivot: The Priorities, Practices, and Powers That Can Transform Your Church into a Tov Culture by Scot Mcknight and Laura BarringerEpisode 346: Scot McKnightCaleb's Substack

    Episode 371: Esau McCaulley on an Honest and Hopeful Look at His Complicated Family Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 60:46


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Esau McCaulley about his book, How Far to the Promised Land, and more.Links MentionedEsau McCaulleyHow Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South by Esau McCaulleyCaleb's Substack

    Episode 370: Jack Carson on Facing the Hard Questions of Christianity, Exploring the Alternatives, and Attentional Blindness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 76:13


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Jack Carson about his book, Surprised by Doubt, and more.Links MentionedSurprised by Doubt: How Disillusionment Can Invite Us into a Deeper Faith by Joshua Chatraw and Jack CarsonCaleb's Substack

    Episode 369: Andrew Whitehead on How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 53:18


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Andrew Whitehead about his book, American Idolatry, and more.Links MentionedAndrew WhiteheadAmerican Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church by Andrew WhiteheadCaleb's SubstackEpisode 319: Paul MillerEpisode 295: Philip Gorski and Samuel Perry

    Episode 368: Samuel James on How to Cultivate Christian Character in an Online Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 57:41


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Samuel James about his book, Digital Liturgies, and more.Links MentionedSamuel James on SubstackDigital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age by Samuel JamesCaleb's Substack

    Episode 367: Karen Swallow Prior on How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Influenced Evangelicalism and the Role of Imagination in Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 65:33


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Karen about her book, The Evangelical Imagination, and more.Links MentionedKaren Swallow PriorThe Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis by Karen Swallow PriorEpisode 178: Karen Swallow PriorCaleb's Substack

    Episode 366: Erin Jean Warde on How to Have a More Mindful Relationship with Alcohol

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 62:28


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Erin about her book, Sober Spirituality, and more.Links MentionedErin Jean WardeSober Spirituality: The Joy of a Mindful Relationship with Alcohol by Erin Jean WardeCaleb's Substack

    Episode 365: Jim Wilder and Ray Woolridge on How to Escape Enemy Mode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 59:00


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Jim Wilder and Ray Woolridge about their book, Escaping Enemy Mode, and more.Links MentionedEscaping Enemy Mode: How Our Brains Unite or Divide Us by Jim Wilder and Ray WoolridgeLife Model WorksCaleb's Substack

    Episode 364: Preston Sprinkle on How to Have More Fruitful Conversations and the Historic Christian View of Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 61:01


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Preston Sprinkle about his book, Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage, and more.Links MentionedDoes the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?: 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View by Preston SprinkleTheology in the RawEpisode 204: Preston SprinkleCaleb's Substack

    Episode 363: Russell Moore on How to Live Through a Spiritual Crisis, How to Know When It's Time to Speak Up, and How to Spark Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 63:44


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Russell Moore about his book, Losing Our Religion, and more.Links MentionedRussell MooreLosing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America by Russell MooreCaleb's Substack

    Episode 362: Carmen Imes on Why Creation Still Matters and What It Means to Be God's Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 60:36


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Carmen Imes about her book, Being God's Image, and more.Links MentionedCarmen ImesBeing God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters by Carmen ImesCarmen's YouTube ChannelCaleb's Substack

    Episode 361: Joseph Minich on How Atheism Became a Possibility and How Divine Absence Has Affected Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 65:57


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Joseph Minich about his book, Bulwarks of Unbelief, and more.Links MentionedBulwarks of Unbelief: Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age by Joseph MinichPilgrim Faith PodcastCaleb's Substack

    Episode 360: Sheila Gregoire on Harmful Messages About Sex and How the Church Can Have Better Conversations About Sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 64:42


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Sheila Gregoire about her book, She Deserves Better, and more.Links MentionedSheila GregoireBare MarriageShe Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up by Sheila Gregoire, Rebecca Lindenbach, and Joanna SawatskyThe Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended by Sheila Gregoire, Rebecca Lindenbach, and Joanna SawatskyCaleb's SubstackEpisode 351: Zachary WagnerEpisode 211: Rachel Welcher

    Episode 359: Tasha Jun with Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 51:08


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Tasha Jun about her book, Tell Me the Dream Again, and more.Links MentionedTasha JunTell Her the Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging by Tasha JunCaleb's Substack

    Episode 358: Terence Lester on His Journey with Disability and How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 55:57


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Terence Lester about his book, All God's Children, and more.Links MentionedTerence LesterAll of God's Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity by Terence LesterEpisode 232: Terence LesterCaleb's Substack

    Episode 357: Scott Allender on How Emotional Intelligence and the Enneagram Work Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 79:50


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Scott about his book, The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence, and more.Links MentionedScott AllenderThe Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence: A Journey to Personal and Professional Success by Scott AllenderThe Evolving Leader PodcastCaleb's Substack

    Episode 356: Curtis Chang on What Causes Anxiety, How to Respond to It, and the Opportunity Found In It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 57:21


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Curtis Chang about his book, The Anxiety Opportunity, and more.Links MentionedCurtis ChangThe Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry Is the Doorway to Your Best Self by Curtis ChangGood Faith PodcastCaleb's Substack

    Episode 355: Adam Alter on How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 62:45


    In this episode, Caleb talks with Adam Alter about his book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough and more.Links MentionedAdam AlterAnatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most by Adam AlterCaleb's Substack

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