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New Podcast: THE SALT & LIGHT LAB 🎙️

We're excited to announce a new podcast from Start2Finish—The Salt & Light Lab, hosted by Michael Whitworth.

This one's for teens and adults navigating what it means to follow Jesus in a world that doesn't make it easy. Each episode digs into Scripture, names the real tensions of faith and culture, and offers practical experiments for faithful living.

Episode 1 is live now: "Formed by the Feed." We're exploring Romans 12:2 and asking: if something is shaping your mind every day, what is it? The apps on your phone aren't neutral—they're designed to form you. This episode offers three practical experiments for taking back control.

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Episode 1: Formed by the Feed How social media shapes your mind—and how Romans 12 offers a better way. Explore practical experiments for staying human in an algorithm-driven world.

Jacob wasn’t searching for God—he was running. Yet God met him anyway, turning a lonely night into a sacred moment. Today’s Start2Finish post explores the ladder at Bethel and the grace that finds people on the run.

The Runaway and the Ladder (Genesis 28:10–22) by Michael Whitworth Jacob flees after deception—then God meets him at Bethel with the ladder dream. A story of unearned grace, God’s presence, and hope for the broken.

Genesis refuses to airbrush its heroes.

In today’s episode of Eat This Book, we walk through Genesis 9:18–29—the story of Noah’s quiet, devastating fall. It’s a passage about vigilance after victory, compassion when others stumble, and the sobering truth that righteousness is real… but fragile.

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Eat This Book! Episode 29: The Righteous Man Falls (Genesis 9:18–29) by Michael Whitworth Genesis 9 tells how righteous Noah falls, shame is exposed or covered, and why even faithful people stumble—yet God’s purposes keep moving forward.

“Like father, like son” is a phrase we toss around casually—but the Bible treats it far more seriously. Today’s Start2Finish post explores how sin is learned, repeated, and passed down—and what God calls his people to do about it.

Like Father, Like Son (Unfortunately) (Genesis 26) by Michael Whitworth Genesis 26 repeats Abraham’s lie—yet shows God’s faithful grace. Learn to break fear patterns, tell the truth, and keep “digging wells” of trust.

🎧 New Hey Eddy! Episode Is Live 🎉

Have you ever gotten in trouble for doing the right thing?
So did Jesus.

In Episode 4: “The Troublemaker” (Mark 2:13–3:6), kids and families discover why Jesus kept upsetting the rule-keepers—not because he was doing wrong, but because he was loving people when it really mattered.

👦👧 This episode helps kids learn that:
• Jesus cares more about people than empty rules
• Doing good is always the right choice
• God’s heart is full of mercy, joy, and grace

✨ With storytelling, humor, and a kid-friendly devotional style, this episode is perfect for family listening—on the way to school, at bedtime, or during a family devotional time.

🎙️ Hosted by Cousin Michael
📖 Memory Verse: Mark 2:27–28

👉 Listen here:
https://start2finish.substack.com/p/episode-4-the-troublemaker

Grab your kids, press play, and let’s learn together what God is really like. 💛

Episode 4: The Troublemaker (Mark 2:13–3:6) Jesus eats with sinners, breaks Sabbath expectations, and heals on the holy day. Mark 2–3 shows why loving people matters more than rigid rules.