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Does Jacob’s story echo throughout the various stories about tricksters? Did Jesus’ disciples think for a time that he might have played a trick on them?

Drew opens up about the time he was hit by a car.

Drew discusses Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1979 classic film Stalker.

Jacob wrestles a mysterious man overnight and emerges a new man at dawn.

Change is slow when it comes to the soul. But a slow realization begins to come over Jacob and Laban.

Rachel and Leah are tested, and they fail.

Jacob’s wedding gets interrupted…which interrupts his life!

Jacob has a dream involving a blessing, but he is still trying to negotiate with God.

Jacob is called the “Favored Cheat” for a reason. But he isn’t the only schemer in his family. In this episode, Drew discusses three tricks in the covenant family that leads to complete disarray.

Drew continues his series on the life of Jacob, discussing Esau’s foolish bargain in which a bowl of soup was exchanged for his birthright.

Drew begins his series entitled “Favored Cheat: The Life of Jacob.” In this episode, he talks about the birth of Jacob and Esau, their parents’ confusion, and how this helps us deal with our own confusion over the perplexing will of God.

Drew considers the renewed earth interpretation of the “new heavens and the new earth” (2 Pet. 3:13; Rev. 21:1-3). Sources: N.T. Wright, Surprised by Hope. N.T. Wright, Paul. J. Richard Middleton, A New Heaven and a New Earth: Reclaiming Biblical Eschatology.

Ever wonder what God wants you to do with your life? Some decisions can be tough, especially when you are concerned about God’s will. Drew answers the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” by looking at several key passages on God’s will for our lives.

Drew discusses a time when J.R.R. Tolkien and his friend, C.S. Lewis, went to see Snow White.

Who is the best preacher in the world? The answer may not be anything like what you might expect.

Drew discusses the miracles of the Bible. Does God use miracles today? This material comes from a chapter in Drew’s new book, Christian Faith. Get it now on Amazon!

Social media is a dangerous playground, but Christians can learn to use it responsibly. Drew shares some suggestions.

Drew speaks to the cancer survivor group at the East Ridge Church of Christ in Chattanooga, TN.

Drew discusses a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center and talks about the importance of authenticity in the church. Source: “Young Christians Are Leaving the Church – Here’s Why” by J. Warner Wallace

Drew talks about his favorite novel, The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Specifically, he discusses Ivan’s story “The Grand Inquisitor.”