038: Will There Be Pets in Heaven?
For anyone who’s deeply loved a pet, the question “Will there be pets in heaven?” isn’t silly—it’s profound. Adam Hamilton explores what Scripture reveals about animals in God’s eternal kingdom, sharing his own heartbreak over losing his beloved beagle Maggie while offering compelling biblical reasons for hope.
037: Why Does Suffering Happen? Here’s What I Tell Hurting Families
When a listener asks why her beloved husband with Alzheimer’s must suffer, Adam Hamilton tackles one of life’s most agonizing questions with pastoral wisdom and honest faith. This isn’t about easy answers—it’s about finding hope and meaning when life feels impossibly hard and unfair.
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.
033: The Ancient Debate That Shaped Christianity Forever
What if the most important theological debate in Christian history happened because faithful people were simply trying to make sense of confusing ideas? Adam Hamilton sits down with Michael Carpenter, author of We Believe: How the Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith to explore the Council of Nicaea and reveal how ancient controversies about Jesus’s divinity still matter for anyone wrestling with doubt or seeking authentic faith today.
023: The 7 Statements That Changed the World
Adam Hamilton unpacks Jesus’s seven profound “I AM” statements from the Gospel of John. By connecting these declarations to God’s divine name revealed to Moses, Adam illuminates how Jesus used powerful metaphors—bread, light, gate, shepherd, resurrection, way, and vine—to reveal his identity and offer spiritual nourishment, guidance, protection, and hope to all seekers.
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.
