Pop joins us on this weeks episode. We talk about how Jessica and Joel both have a lot of tickets. They blame it on Pop. Then we discuss the book So You've Been Publicly Shamed (19:15). Then we finish the podcast with a devotional from Pop. (31:10) He talks about having hope in the plans God has for you.

We enjoyed the pleasure of having Sam Allberry stop by the Front Porch. In this bonus episode, we talk about his book Is God Anti-Gay? You will find what he has to say encouraging and helpful.

In this episode, (5:57) Jess recounts her glorious victory when she entered a Bitmoji contest with the San Diego Padres. (16:25) The entire crew takes turns having Siri read their emoijis. (20:28) Then Joel talks about how the church is a means of grace to broken sinners.

We start this episode by reading a couple reviews and giving away some books. Then (9:00) Joel talks about his daughter, Eowyn, turning 13. She had the best birthday party. It included a giant slip-n-slide, and slip-n-slide kickball. (16:34) Elyse created a game using dumb laws and Jess and Joel have to guess what is a real law and what is fake. (28:42) Katie Orr joins Jess and talks about her books and closes out with a good word on love.

We start this episode by reading a great review from Matthew Pierce (@ongreenmountain on Twitter). (9:15) Then we talk about how the podcast started. (17:13) After that we spend a considerable amount of time talking about the Amish. (30:00) Lastly, mom gives us a mess of a devotional. It actually isn't her fault this time. The recording is not great and Joel and Jessica keep laughing and interrupting. Sorry about that.

Our friend Scott Kieth from @thinkingfellows joins us for a bonus episode. We sat outside on the back porch and talked about his book Being Dad Father as a Picture of God's Grace. Joel has sung the praises of this book for about three months and now you get to hear directly from the author.