The Lost Sheep Podcast

This episode dives into the gap between imagination and reality. Inspired by Seneca’s quote, we talk about anxiety, projection, worst-case scenarios, and how often we suffer before anything has actually happened. Where is God when our minds spiral? How do we return to what’s real? We also highlight a Shepherd and introduce a prayer practice that help us reclaim peace in the present.

This week’s episode is a mailbag! We take questions submitted by listeners and dive into two of the biggest themes: silence and free will — including the hard question of why God allows suffering. A wide-ranging conversation on faith, trust, and wrestling honestly with God.

Where does true inspiration come from? In this episode, we reflect on Rick Rubin’s insight that inspiration must come first, and explore how God leads, challenges, and forms us through divine inspiration. We talk about learning to listen before acting, putting God at the center, and letting go of the need for approval so we can follow where He is calling us. Along the way, we highlight our Shepherd of the Week and introduce a practical prayer practice to help you recognize and respond to God’s inspiration in your daily life.

What you do every day matters more than what you do occasionally. In this episode, we unpack the relationship between habits and holiness, using John Maxwell’s quote as a starting point. Featuring Fernando Mendoza and a daily examination of conscience, we discuss how intentional reflection leads to lasting transformation.

What’s the difference between what you do and who you are called to be? Tom Petty gives us the launching point for a deep dive into passion, responsibility, success, and how God shapes vocation through desire. We highlight Pier Giorgio Frassati, who lived joyfully and purposefully, and introduce the Gift & Gratitude Examen to help you discern where God is working in your daily life.

This week, we break down the difference between what happens to us and how we choose to respond — and why that matters to God. From moral responsibility to emotional maturity, we explore what’s truly culpable in our reactions and what’s just human weakness. We’re joined by former UMD hockey player Kyle Schmidt, who shares his own journey of discipline and intentional living. Plus, our practical prayer practice this week: “Prune and Add” — letting God cut away what drains us and add what leads us to life.
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In this episode, we reflect on Maya Angelou’s powerful words: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Together, we explore the pain of holding things in — and the freedom that comes when we bring our story to God. Inspired by the Apostle Paul’s radical honesty and transformation, this episode invites listeners into a week of journaling as prayer — writing the truth of your heart to the One who already knows it.

Guest Andrew Goldstein of The Vigil Project joins us for a conversation on restoring beauty in everyday life. What happens when we trade distraction for devotion, noise for harmony, and consumption for creation? We talk about how music shapes faith, culture, and the human heart — and how small acts of creativity can open space for God to move.

What if the greatest spiritual revolutions don’t start in the streets — but in the kitchen sink? This week, Taylor Vincent joins us to reflect on Dorothy Day’s wisdom that true discipleship is found in humble service. From washing dishes to serving others, we talk about how everyday faithfulness becomes the foundation for real change.

In this episode of The Lost Sheep Podcast, we tackle Friedrich Nietzsche’s striking claim: “Hope, in reality, is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man.” What did Nietzsche mean by this, and how does his view of hope challenge the Christian understanding?
We explore Nietzsche’s background and beliefs, contrast his view with the biblical vision of hope, and turn to the story of Job — a man who suffered deeply yet clung to God with defiant trust. Along the way, we reflect on Scripture, hear from saints throughout history, and invite you into a practical prayer practice to anchor your hope more deeply in Christ.