When we talk about gluttony, we usually think of overindulgence. But Terry and Carol reveal how it’s really about the ache beneath the appetite—our longing to soothe pain, fill emptiness, or feel wanted. Discover how God steps into that space with hope and peace.

We all do it—reach for something to make us feel better when life feels hard. But what if the very ways we try to soothe ourselves are actually causing harm to our souls? In this episode, Terry and Carol pull back the curtain on the cycle of denial and self-comfort, and show us the surprising place where wisdom and healing actually begin.

This episode challenges traditional views on giving, stability, and success, and offers a liberating perspective on trusting God as the ultimate provider. Is tithing really just about money, or is there a deeper spiritual aspect at play? Explore Terry's unique journey, where a humble lifestyle and unexpected blessings have led to profound insights on faith, provision, and God's role in our lives.

How can we live more generously, trusting in God’s provision? In this episode, Terry unravels the sin motivation of greed and the virtue of generosity. He also tackles the expectations and norms around money and provision (even in the church!) that can keep us striving instead of thriving.

In this episode, Terry shares and important messsage about his recent death-defying bout with spinal meningitis, which has left him totally deaf. Despite this challenge, he brings profound insights rooted in his Stickman Theology, especially concerning how we process and struggle through trials and tribulations. Terry challenges the common notion of performance-based faith, emphasizing instead the unwavering and steadfast love of God that remains constant through all stages of our lives. NOTE: We will continue our series on the Seven Deadly Sins in the next episode of our podcast.

How does lust show up in our most intimate relationships, and how do we keep the fantasy from destroying the reality? In this enlightening, no-holds-barred episode, Terry explains erotic love, the interplay between love and lust, marriage dynamics, the importance of friendship and agape love, and strategies for loving (and living) more fully.

In this episode, Terry delineates the stark contrast between love, which encompasses intimacy and placing appropriate value on individuals and/or objects, and lust, devoid of intimacy and often accompanied by fantasy. Through familiar examples such as pornography and less conventional instances like parenting and benevolence, Terry illuminates the nuances of these motivations. Additionally, he provides actionable insights for transitioning from a mindset of lust to one grounded in love, underscoring the significance of investment, genuine connection, and an embrace of reality.

What exactly IS slothfulness, what causes it, and how can we overcome it to experience real joy, connection and fulfillment in our lives? Terry and Carol tackle one of the most misunderstood of deadly sins. (Psst…high achievers, you need to hear this too!)