Brief Summary:

Jeff Hogan is a real estate appraiser and has been in the business for over 30 years now. He is also the leader of Nick’s bible study group (which is how they met) but more importantly, he is a man of faith. Our conversation with Jeff had everything – from his thoughts on the recent negative press that religion as a whole has been getting, to drawing a line between mental and spiritual issues, to ways on how the youth can build a relationship with God. This episode is full of insight that concern spirituality, the Church, and of course, the man above – so be sure not to miss it!

The episode touches on the following key topics and ideas:

• The portrayal of Christians in media (0:44)
• How finding our own inner peace is the biggest mystery of all (1:55)
• Jeff introduces himself (04:53)
• Jeff’s love for tacos and his favorite kind (6:37)
• How religion in the US took a hit due to all the recent negative press (10:45)
• The decline in the number of churchgoers since 2000 (12:43)
• Jeff recalls his memories of going to church as a kid (16:07)
• Why some people shy away from attending church (18:35)
• Resolving issues: knowing when to ask for guidance through prayer and when to seek help from a professional (22:40)
• Some old-fashioned notions of the Church that need to change (28:24)
• Why men find it difficult to ask for help and how it leads to negative physical effects (29:21)
• Identifying and dealing with issues that are spiritual in nature (33:47)
• Making yourself feel whole is ultimately up to you (37:05)
• How anger and hate have affected Tony’s life, especially after losing loved ones (40:17)
• Jeff shares his parents’ conditions (42:12)
• Only God knows the reason behind his actions (48:13)
• Coming to terms with death and suffering (48:33)
• How community/charity work leaves Nick feeling fulfilled (51:46)
• Nick’s experience upon hearing Jeff speak in tongues (52:46)
• Jeff explains what speaking in tongues is and why it’s a controversial act (54:36)
• Developing disciples and other ways for the Church to maintain its relevance (01:00:47)
• Why getting to know God is an important journey for the youth to embark on (01:02:36)
• Utilizing social media to show what your principles look in action (01:05:54)
• Closing statements (01:08:52)