How well do you know George Washington? He was not the "marble man" staring at you from the one dollar bill. He was a man of enormous courage, faith, and perseverance. Listen to these two episodes from his life in 1776, and be encouraged by lessons we can learn from his life!

What do 2 Chronicles 20:12 and the Story of Dunkirk have in common? Tune in and find out (and be encouraged today)!

If you want to challenge your thinking, strengthen your mind, expand your vocabulary and your horizons, read widely! Here is a good list of some good reads to feed and train your brain!!

To feed your mind great thoughts, we really need to know the great thoughts of the Reformation and the Enlightenment era...whether we agree with them or not. Enjoy this short list of great literature (which still effects our world today).

Western Civilization did not just pop up out of the ground one day 200 years ago. The seeds were germinating in the 1000 year period between the fall of Rome and the beginnings of America. Dr. J provides a short reading list to understand what people were experiencing and thinking back then, and how their thoughts are still impacting us today!

Do you take care of your body? I hope so! Well, we need to take care of our mind too! Just like we feed and exercise our body, we need to do the same for our mind. Read widely. Learn from the amazing facts and fiction of ancient literature. You might be surprised at how exciting and thoughtful and encouraging people in the ancient world were. And you'll be the richer for reading some of these titles!

This is probably the nerdiest podcast I will ever do. I talk about my favorite authors, commentaries, systematic theologies, and linguistic tools that have helped me over 44 years in Christian ministry. And, I throw in a "Dad" joke to boot! Enjoy!

Chiune Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat in World War II who saved thousands of lives by disobeying his government. He could not stand idly by and watch people perish without doing the right thing.