Some Life Updates

Michael and Wade set the usual topical format aside and walk through what is actually going on in their ministries and homes. Michael talks through the release of Loser Theology, what he learned about how Christian publishing really works, and the launch of Christ the King's School of Ministry with 23 men in its first class. The back half turns pastoral: why so many young moms are carrying anxiety and depression, whether a life of comfort has made all of us more fragile than we are, and how conservative Christians end up dividing over food, clothing, and other secondary matters.TIMESTAMPS[00:25] Life updates episode — the format and the plan[06:59] Loser Theology — the new book and where it came from[10:24] Willie Rice's endorsement and the risk it carried[13:58] How Christian publishing actually works — proposals, edits, and rejection[17:26] Why Canon Press, and what a publisher signals about a book[21:28] The next book — nine questions on women in the church[23:34] School of Ministry — what it is and why it is men only[26:51] The 20-year vision: four church plants in the Cincinnati area[29:21] Training pastors in a local church versus at a seminary[31:36] 23 men enrolled, cohorts, and a three-year commitment[33:02] Starting something similar at a smaller church[35:14] Fall ministries — city groups, Sunday school, Raising Oaks[39:22] Michael's family — kids growing up and the last first day of school[41:36] A great-grandfather at 102: "I started all this"[46:30] Wade's household — seven kids and teaching New Testament Greek[48:37] Adoption update — walking after surgery and physical therapy[51:45] Star Trek, Twilight Zone, and Narnia as discussion fodder for kids[55:42] Pastoral care — anxiety and depression among young moms[58:27] Comfort, idleness, and having more time to think about ourselves[60:41] Why talk therapy can make the problem louder[63:30] The 200-years-ago thought experiment[66:04] Where the church under-challenges women[70:28] Naming the things you feel entitled to but are not[73:05] A time inventory, and a sign that reads "every second counts"[75:11] Porn use among men, and what AI is about to make worse[76:29] Crunchy convictions versus legislating what other people eat[80:46] Yoga pants, virtue signaling, and provocation as the point[83:01] Romans 16 and the man who causes dissension[84:26] The annual conference returns after a year offFor questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected] church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KYThe Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain Follow us on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/dmichaelclaryhttps://twitter.com/wadethomasjr Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhereGod's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human SexualityLoser TheologyFollow Michael’s writings www.dmichaelclary.com