Category: Personal

Summary In this episode, Jonathan and Christa talk about Jonathan’s PhD journey, including how he landed on his dissertation topic, and the challenges of managing time for family, pastoring, and academics. We answer several questions from listeners, including: Listen to the full episode at the links below—and catch the first episode here! Resources

Summary Getting a PhD isn’t the usual route to preparing for the pastorate, but several years ago, Jonathan embarked on this academic journey. Actually, it was a team effort, requiring a tremendous amount of commitment and help from Christa and many others. In this episode, Jonathan and Christa talk about why Jonathan decided to pursue…

Summary In honor of Valentine’s Day—and really, just because they wanted to—Jonathan and Christa recount the moment they met, the story of how they started dating, why they broke up, and what made them eventually seal the deal with marriage vows. They also have a lot of laughs recounting awkward stories and Jonathan’s most embarrassing…