Benton and Elane unpack a fascinating question: Why is it so hard to change our minds when confronted with new evidence? Moving from political echo chambers and conspiracy theories to our personal views of God and faith, they break down the cognitive science of mental frameworks. Elane explains how our brains are wired to force new facts into pre-existing boxes—or ignore them entirely—and why single, overarching explanations often trade truth for convenience. Together, they explore the grace of hitting "the wall" in our spiritual journeys and challenge listeners to practice the ultimate brain-flexibility exercise: asking, "What if I'm wrong?"

Cocktail: Apple Sidecar

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

In this revisiting of an episode from season 5, Benton and Elane tackle a high-stakes topic: why voting is a core moral imperative for people of faith. They dismantle the apathy of saying "my vote doesn't matter," and move past abstract patriotism and party loyalty to unpack how democracy directly impacts the most vulnerable among us—"the least of these."

Cocktail: Vesper

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Elane and Benton tackle one of the most complex challenges in adult relationships: what happens when you and your partner are not on the same spiritual path? Moving far beyond the rigid, conservative definition of "unequally yoked" (Christian vs. non-Christian), the hosts draw candidly from their own relationships as they discuss the layers of spiritual compatibility in dating, marriage, and family life. Tune in for a vulnerable, compassionate exploration of spiritual intimacy, time management, and why true partnership requires trust, vulnerability, and honest communication

Cocktail: Plum Concoction #3

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Benton and Elane tackle one of the most urgent, sensitive, and heavy topics of our time: the crisis, displacement, and violence in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. Navigating the essential distinction between affirming the Jewish people's right to exist and critiquing the military and governmental policies of a modern nation-state, the hosts explain why criticizing Netanyahu's government is not inherently anti-Semitic. Tune in for a courageous, faith-grounded conversation that challenges people of conscience—and followers of Jesus in particular—to reject apathy, stand up for the vulnerable, and speak out against violence.

Cocktail: Plum Concoction #2

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Benton and Elane explore the growing trend of unbundled faith. Moving beyond rigid denominational perimeters, they discuss what happens when people gather spiritual ideas, worldviews, and practices from diverse traditions—from Southern Baptist and Episcopalian roots to Buddhist meditation and yoga. Using metaphors ranging from global cooking to buffets and bundles of sticks, they contrast the history of syncretism with the modern freedom of spiritual seeking. Tune in to explore the fine line between personal spiritual enrichment and superficial dilettantism, and discover why true unbundled faith requires depth, consistency, and a willingness to be internally tethered.

Cocktail: Last Flight

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Elane and Benton sip on a fruit-forward plum cocktail as they tackle a provocative question: Why does the church care so much about my personal life? From purity culture and drinking to who we sleep with and who we hang out with, the hosts unpack why church-averse folks push back against institutions being up in their business. Moving beyond the fear of judgment and shame, they contrast judgy institutional overreach with a genuine, trusting community of care. Tune in to explore why your spiritual, physical, and personal lives aren't separate compartments, and discover what happens when churches shift from imposing rigid authority to aiming for true human wholeness and mutual care.

Cocktail: Plum Good

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Benton and Elane unpack the viral internet trend of Spiritmaxxing. Applying corporate productivity hacks, tech optimization, and biohacking mindsets to faith and meditation, Spiritmaxxing promises to squeeze every drop of efficiency out of our spiritual lives. But can spirituality actually be measured or optimized? Tune in to discover why true spiritual growth can't be fast-tracked, and why real faith is slow, intentional, attentive, and deeply connectional.

Cocktail: The Sunstone

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.

Benton and Elane explore a fascinating question: in our digital world, do we still have relics? Moving beyond simple sentimental heirlooms, Elane defines what makes an object a true relic—from saintly bones and the Shroud of Turin to Indiana Jones and a guitarist's worn Stratocaster—and asks whether physical items can still hold spiritual power or ancestral mojo. Tune in to discover why our difficulty with relics isn't just about technology, but reveals a deeper cultural problem: the absence of a sense of holiness.

Cocktail: The Yellow Cactus Flower

Theme song: "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" recorded by Benton Stokes. Find Benton's songs wherever you listen to music online.