035: Why Everyone Wants to Be Loved: Lessons from a Business Icon
Discover how a stick-figure drawing almost thrown in the trash became 50 million “I Am Loved” buttons distributed worldwide. Kansas City legend Barnett Helzberg Jr. shares the surprising leadership principle that put employees before customers, his chance street-corner encounter with Warren Buffett, and how genuine love transforms both business and life.
034: Learning to Forgive When Someone You Love Does the Unthinkable
In this powerful episode, Adam Hamilton reveals why forgiveness isn’t just a spiritual concept—it’s the most essential life skill you’ll ever learn. Through honest conversation about unthinkable tragedy, Adam shares the six words that can save any relationship and why your hardest questions might actually strengthen your faith.
031: The Church Nobody Thinks Could Exist: Progressive Faith Meets Deep Tradition
What happens when young pastors refuse to choose between progressive values and ancient faith? Three emerging clergy share their bold vision for creating churches that “nobody thinks could exist”—communities where doubts are welcomed, diversity is celebrated, and you don’t have to check your brain at the door to find God.
025: Faith vs. Reality: Finding Meaning in Crisis, Scripture, and Compassionate Action
What happens when life’s hardest moments collide with faith? Join Adam Hamilton as he explores how cancer journeys, confusing Bible passages, and calls for justice challenge and transform our understanding of God. Discover how embracing reality—with all its pain and complexity—can lead to a deeper, more authentic faith.
019: Cut Off Our Hands? The Message of Jesus
In this thought-provoking episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton tackles one of the most perplexing aspects of Jesus’s teachings: those moments when his words seem impossibly harsh or difficult to follow. Through real-life examples and historical context, Adam offers a fresh perspective that makes these challenging teachings not only understandable but also deeply meaningful for our lives today.
016: Are All Non-Christians Really Going to Hell?
In this powerful episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton tackles one of Christianity’s most challenging questions: “Are all non-Christians really going to hell?” With his signature blend of intellectual depth and pastoral compassion, Adam explores different Christian perspectives on salvation, eternal life, and God’s boundless mercy.
013: How Do You Read The Bible Today?
The Bible has shaped cultures and transformed lives for generations – yet it remains one of the most debated books ever written. Some find hope and wisdom in its pages, while others struggle with its challenging passages and how it’s been used throughout history. In this episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton invites listeners into an honest conversation about making sense of scripture today.
011: Why Would Anyone Believe in God Anyway?
Does believing in God make sense in today’s world? Adam Hamilton tackles this fundamental question with refreshing honesty and vulnerability. Through personal stories of airplane conversations, quiet walks with his granddaughter, and his own struggles with doubt, he explores why faith might still matter in 2024 – even for skeptics and deep thinkers.
010: In Praise of Honest Doubt: Why Questions are Beautiful and Powerful
What if your doubts about faith weren’t a barrier to belief, but a gateway to deeper understanding? In this thought-provoking first episode of Making Sense of Faith, Adam Hamilton tackles one of the most fundamental yet challenging aspects of faith: doubt.
009: Behind the Light: The Making of a Christmas Eve Message
In this week’s holiday episode, Adam Hamilton invites us into his home (complete with an appearance from his dog Rocky!) to share the fascinating behind-the-scenes journey of crafting his 35th Christmas Eve candlelight service.
