Passages

Jason gives everybody an English grammar test to settle a score. Plus, old wives' tales, Jason's odyssey out West, a Gen-Alpha glossary, and another end-time prediction is cast into the dustbin of history. Also, this week's passage by Wendell Berry: "The Peace of Wild Things."

The guys discussed the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. Then several questions or answered: what’s Tim allergic to? Who is the most traveled host of Passages? What’s easier—getting great abs or becoming a millionaire? And do we ever really forget anything? And, of course, this week’s passage by Haruki Murakami: “There are ways of dying that don't end in funerals. Types of death you can't smell.”

A fire scare at Ashville Road, body language, a miracle drug for the eyes, pharmaceutical ads, a tomato festival in Spain, Patrick’s wedding, and another bad preacher segment. Also, this week’s passage by John Wooden: “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”

Drew’s back from Ghana, Patrick points out the bland direction fast food architecture has taken, Tim has a list of things left in Ubers and Jason talks about his very bad day. Also, this week’s passage by Dr. Seuss: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”

Things happen. Lives are changed.

Patrick is back from the beach, and he is annoyed. Jason gives us a glimpse into the not too distant future. Tim issues an invitation to help break Guinness world record. And Drew shares some of histories most misquoted statements. Plus, “Thanks” by W.S. Merwin.

The guys talk about the best southern desserts and ten reasons why Drew left youth ministry. Also, Nathan joins the Passages crew to help pay tribute to Hulk Hogan. And of course, this week’s passage by Tom Waits: “ A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn’t.“

The guys try to keep it together without Drew, the MLB All Stars game, insurance from a doctor's perspective, and things Jason hates about the beach. And this week's passage from Donald Miller, "The risk of being known is also the decision to be criticized by some."

Texas, floods, Wimbledon, psychology hacks, and health insurance woes that grind our gears. Another bad preacher, and this weeks’s passage from Ted Lasso.

Game show nostalgia, recording sermons, allergic reactions, and naps. Plus, this week’s passage by Rudyard Kipling: “If.”

Things every man needs (and doesn’t need), The sound of Velcro, emotions you have but don’t know the name, and another bad preacher. Plus, this week’s passage by Jordan Peterson: “A harmless man is not a good man. A good man is a very, very dangerous man who has that under voluntary control.”

The guys talk about drones... again, the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau after a great season, Jason's rapid fire, a new segment called "Had a Bad Day", and the worst bad preacher Patrick's ever heard. Also, a special surprise passage this week from our favorite author!

Tim recovers his patio furniture from the bottom of his pool, kangaroos in Alabama, flag football, Jason removes the speck from Patrick’s eye, and CS Lewis and JRR token go to the movies. Plus, this week’s passage by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day.”

Columbariums, Mexican naval ships with sails, strangling coyotes, an update on the UK’s attempts to dim the sun, and celebrity impressions. Plus, this week’s passage by John Maxwell: “When people respect you as a person, they admire you. When they respect you as a friend, they love you. When they respect you as a leader, they follow you.”

Resume building advice, raccoons on meth, the wisdom of Mike Leach, skin tags, and bad preachers. Plus, this week's passage by Patrick Rothfuss: "There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in a storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man."