The Mockingcast

In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk furniture flipping, rental people, lunar eclipses, and Rwandan redemption. Also, RJ drops some serious science. Click here for more details about next week's Mbird Conference in NYC Click here to read the excerpt from Amanda Montell's new book The Age of Overthinking in Marie Claire Click here to receive Sarah Hinlicky Wilson's newsletter Theology and A Recipe, the most recent installment of which is Bad Pie Click here to read Todd Brewer's piece Looking for Enchantment on Mbird Click here to read Denise Uwimana's "How Far Does Forgiveness Reach?" in Plough

In this podcast, discussions range from elephant mudslides to liquid death, Alzheimer's, and atonement. They explore animal play, Liquid Death disrupting the bottled water industry, rebranding traditions in churches, and the emotional impact of Alzheimer's. The hosts also touch on the dynamics of tragedy and success in building relationships.

The hosts discuss interpersonal dislikes, luxury beliefs, Roman revenge, and polyamory. They cover navigating the desire to be liked, social dynamics, acts of kindness, and the concept of mystery in Christianity. Embracing the mystery of God and life as a puzzle is also explored.

Topics include the impact of weather talk, girl world reflections, navigating relational aggression in the digital age, faith through astronauts' perspectives, awe, illness, and redemption journey, mortality reflections, and living fully

Topics discussed in this podcast include core memories, superegos, uncool churchgoers, revenge vampires, the impact of 'coolness' on loneliness, the rise of 'super ego' culture, exploring the themes of revenge and forgiveness, and discussing Christian freedom and a scene from Fargo.

Topics discussed include Tetris champion, the importance of wonder and finding meaning, the changing nature of fun, influences and values in society, and God's language in the Christmas story.

The hosts reflect on Christmas challenges and emotions. They discuss their emotional states and recommend their favorite movies, books, channels, and podcasts. They explore the word of the year 'Riz' and the pressure to find a 'thing'. The podcast also delves into drinking habits, finding relief in faith, and embracing the darkness and joy of Christmas. They discuss the significance of a crying baby and end with Merry Christmas wishes and music recommendations.

Topics discussed include passive aggression, teenage misery, jazz flute comebacks, wartime prayers, cooking turkey, communication challenges, dealing with challenging situations, unexpected return of a rapper with a new musical style, moral tension of war, absence of violence in the New Testament, and the presence of redemption

In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk eldest daughters, crypto parents, and a pair of awe-inspiring conversions. Also, Dave binges some Curb while Sarah discloses the worst thing someone said to her in the early days of grief. Click here to read Sarah Sloat's piece on The Plight of the Eldest Daughter in The Atlantic. Click here to read Katie Roiphe's WSJ essay on "Why Are We So Obsessed with Sam Bankman-Fried's Parents?" Click here to listen to Simeon Zahl's talk from Minneapolis, "The World Is a Hospital". Click here to read the review of Dachner Keltner's book, Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform You Life in The Guardian. Click here to read about Kat von D's conversion. And click here to watch the video of her baptism. Click here to read Ayaan Hirsi Ali's column, "Why I Am Now a Christian" on UnHerd.

In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk canine anxiety, celebrity memoirs, and dispensaries (of grace). Also, Sarah prays for high waistlines while RJ uncovers a stroller conspiracy. Click here to read Rose Horowich's "Too Many People Own Dogs" in The Atlantic. Click here to read Patti Davis's column in the NY Times, "Matthew Perry and the Loneliness of Addiction." Click here to order a copy of John Z's Grace in Addiction, published by Mockingbird. Click here to read Spencer Kornhaber's review of Britney Spears's new memoir. Click here to read Corinne Purtill's profile of Robert Sapolsky in The LA Times. Click here to read Matthew Sitman's essay on Muddling Through that he references in the Know Your Enemy clip (used with permission).