022: A Life Redeemed: Overcoming Addiction, Prison, and Family Trauma
A raw, honest conversation about transformation from the depths of addiction and imprisonment to finding peace through faith. One man shares his journey through family trauma, drug dependency, and multiple prison sentences before discovering hope in Christ. An inspiring testament to the power of redemption that speaks to anyone questioning if their past can be overcome.
021: Does Everything Happen for a Reason?
When life’s hardest moments leave us questioning where God is, this episode offers a lifeline of hope without sacrificing intellectual honesty. Whether you’re wrestling with doubt, seeking deeper understanding, or supporting someone through grief, this conversation provides language and perspective to make sense of faith when life seems senseless.
Creating Safety: Helping Tweens/Teens Talk About Suicide and Hard Feelings
Talking about suicide with tweens and teens isn’t easy, but it’s necessary. They are navigating unique emotional and mental development stages that shape how they understand and cope with difficult feelings…
Press Pause: How Every Generation Can Rewire Their Brain for Calm and Focus
Taking a pause and being fully present isn’t just feel-good advice. It’s a powerful way to regulate your nervous system. Even a brief moment of stillness gives your body and brain a sense of safety, creating space to…
Raising Generation Alpha? Lead with Curiosity, Not Control
Parenting Generation Alpha (those born between 2010 and 2024) is both exciting and humbling. I know because I’m a proud Alpha parent. When we decided to have another child, we hoped for someone who would bring…
Why Friendship Feels Harder (And How to Make It Easier)
In a world where you’re always connected—texting, scrolling, Zooming—it’s wild how many of us still feel lonely and disconnected. Friendships that once came naturally now seem to take more effort and intention. You know what? That’s okay….
020: Scalpel or Chainsaw? A Biblical Approach to Cutting Waste in Government
In this eye-opening episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton explores two powerful Hebrew words and unpacks how these ancient concepts speak directly to today’s heated debates about government spending and social programs.
Why Political Talk Feels Like War (and How to Win with Your Mental Health Intact)
In today’s politically charged world, it’s hard to escape the mental and emotional toll that political conversations can take on us. Many of us feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or even hopeless as we try to navigate increasing polarization. This is not…
Open to Awe: How Small Moments Can Change Your Life
Many of us are noticing that our spark feels dimmed, and finding moments of connection and safety has become harder to achieve. This spark is the inner motivation that fuels our ability to face…
Fuel Your Strength: The Power of Taking Care of You
As we navigate the complexities of everyday life, it’s essential to recognize that our overall well-being directly shapes our ability to engage with others, pursue goals, and find fulfillment. Our nervous system plays a central role, constantly working behind the scenes to maintain balance…
