Topic: Control

6 chapters across the catalog

The Grift
Episode 41 • • 48:20 - 50:29

41: The Grift

Surrender and the Tyranny of the Urgent

The discussion focuses on the "tyranny of the urgent" as a counterfeit to God's peace. The hosts share how they have learned to shorten their "recovery time" from anger or stress by immediately stopping to pray and acknowledging they are not in control.

Give Peace a Chance
Episode 36 • • 6:24 - 10:32

36: Give Peace a Chance

Faith-Based Responses to Crisis and Relinquishing Control

The discussion explores how knowing Jesus changes one's reaction to daily stressors and technical meltdowns. The hosts emphasize that while believers must still take action, they should operate from a place of trust rather than a need for control. They advocate for "thanking God in advance" for solutions as a way to extend faith into future outcomes.

Cesspool of Cynicism
Episode 31 • • 2:10 - 4:19

31: Cesspool of Cynicism

Indianapolis Air Traffic Controllers and Show Theme Song

An anonymous air traffic controller from Indianapolis and his wife share how they sing the show's intro song between transmissions to improve their workday. The hosts discuss the origins of their theme song, composed by Jeff Smith in Nashville, and address listener requests for a full version on Spotify. They also reference a recent clip featuring Theo Vaughn and its connection to the Gospel of John.

Close Doesn’t Count
Episode 21 • • 17:07 - 19:05

21: Close Doesn’t Count

George Carlin on the Illusion of Choice and Power

The hosts play a classic audio clip of comedian George Carlin discussing how a small group of owners controls corporations, media, and the government. Carlin argues that the elite do not want a population capable of critical thinking, famously stating, "It's a big club, and you ain't in it." The hosts use this as a springboard to discuss how believers should process such cynical worldviews.

Bait of Satan
Episode 19 • • 50:15 - 53:43

19: Bait of Satan

Spiritual Discernment and the Bait of Satan

Referencing John Bevere’s book *The Bait of Satan*, the hosts discuss the importance of self-control and spiritual discernment. They argue that many high-profile ministers have fallen into a trap by reacting with rage. They compare the media's excitement over the conflict to weather reporters' giddiness during a hurricane, noting that such chaos serves worldly interests.

Rewiring for Rest
Episode 15 • • 12:21 - 14:25

15: Rewiring for Rest

Negative Energy and the Devil's Mind Control Claims

An audio clip from Napoleon Hill's work depicts the devil claiming control over 98% of the world's population through negative energy. The entity explains that it lacks a physical body and instead occupies the unused space of the human brain by sowing seeds of negative thought. This control is presented as the necessary negative counterpart to positive thought in the universe.