John Markum

Episode 6: Private Disciplines

In this episode, we unpack the reward of sucking at something long enough, alone enough, to become great at it.

Episode 5: What Christianity Can’t Do

In this episode, Pastor John shares a little church history, and describes what Christianity can’t do, and shouldn’t try to do.

Episode 4: Worthwhile Marriage

Special Guest, Tiffany Markum, has been my wife for over 16 years. Together, we have counseled dozens of couples. In this episode, we share some of what we’ve learned, and the insights gained along the way.

The phrase no pain, no gain has been a mantra for athletes and fitness junkies for years. And what they understand about physical pain needs to be broadened to a much more general use in all of our lives. Pain hurts. That's the whole problem. No one enjoys it, and if someone does, we rightfully

The Premium of Pain