Aaron and Ashley are back—new setup, new mics, and a whole lot of real talk as they finish Ecclesiastes 11–12. Between laughs about the learning curve (and a few soundboard buttons that might become permanent), the conversation turns into a powerful wrap-up of Solomon’s “end of the matter” message.

In this episode, you’ll hear why faith can’t be postponed until conditions feel perfect—and why waiting can quietly become disobedience. Aaron and Ashley unpack the call to sow seed morning and night, to stop making excuses, and to live with urgency because we’re not guaranteed tomorrow.

They also dig into what it means to enjoy the life God gave you without losing the plot: don’t chase the world’s version of “success,” don’t drift into “spiritual retirement,” and don’t forget your responsibility to pass wisdom to the next generation. Ecclesiastes closes with a clear, sobering, hope-filled anchor: fear God, keep His commandments, and remember that nothing is hidden from Him.

• Aaron & Ashley’s return + upgraded recording setup (and the fun that comes with it)

• Ecclesiastes 11: stop waiting for perfect conditions to act

• “We’re seed planters—God brings the harvest”

• Why excuses keep people from saying “yes” to Jesus today

• Ecclesiastes 12: aging, legacy, and refusing “spiritual retirement”

• “Have your yes on the table” (even when it stretches you)

• The danger of endless information: weigh everything by God’s Word

• The “words of the wise” as goads—loving discomfort that moves you forward

• The final conclusion of Ecclesiastes: awe-filled reverence, obedience, and accountability

Don’t coast. Don’t wait. Don’t retire spiritually. Plant the seed, trust God with the outcome, and live the life you’ve been given to glorify Him.

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Aaron and Ashley are finally back together behind the mics after an extended break, kicking off the year with honest conversation, laughter, and a deep dive into Ecclesiastes 10.

In this episode, they reflect on the recent fast, the unexpected breakthroughs that came with it, and the word God has clearly placed on this season: growth and refinement. From spiritual discipline to everyday wisdom, they unpack how even “small” moments can carry eternal weight.

The conversation moves from real-life family moments (yes, including loud dirt bikes and friendly local law enforcement) to rich biblical insight—exploring how a little foolishness can outweigh wisdom, why guarding your words matters, and how maintaining sharp tools (spiritually and practically) makes all the difference in our walk with Christ.

This episode is a reminder that wisdom isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about obedience, discipline, humility, and staying the course when life gets messy. Whether you’re pressing into a new season, coming off a fast, or simply trying to live faithfully in everyday moments, this one will challenge and encourage you.

Key themes in this episode:

• Consecrating the year to the Lord through fasting

• Growth, refinement, and spiritual maturity

• Wisdom vs. foolishness in daily life

• Guarding your words and sharpening your spiritual tools

• Staying the course in faith, family, and obedience

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Thanks for walking this journey with us. Let’s keep pressing forward—UP is where we’re going.

In this powerful first episode of the year, Aaron sits down with writer, theologian, podcaster, and creative thinker Jake Doberenz for a wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation that challenges how we think about faith, Scripture, culture, and what it really means to follow Jesus.

Jake shares his journey as a self-described multi-potentialite—someone wired with many interests—and explains why faith doesn’t require narrowing yourself to a single lane. Together, they explore how storytelling, theology, podcasting, preaching, and creativity can intersect to communicate the Gospel in meaningful, human ways.

This episode dives into big ideas with humility and clarity, including:

• Why the Bible was never meant to be read like a textbook or weapon

• The difference between knowing Scripture and encountering Jesus

• How apologetics can become confrontational instead of relational

• Why “culture-war Christianity” often causes us to miss Jesus altogether

• Seeing people—even those we disagree with—as image-bearers, not enemies

• Why transformation is slow, relational, and often inefficient—but deeply Christ-like

• How storytelling (even geek culture and literature) can open doors to theological truth

Jake also opens up about his background in theological studies, his love for writing and storytelling, and his current work through podcasting and Substack—where he’s building thoughtful, long-form content that invites readers and listeners into deeper reflection rather than louder arguments.

This conversation isn’t about winning debates—it’s about walking faithfully, loving well, and keeping Jesus at the center when everything else tries to take His place.

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