After we discuss what we believe the current weird contours of our cultural moment are (why does the election of Donald Trump always seem to usher in major shifts?), we talk about the thing that makes our muscles, spiritual and otherwise, atrophy—lack of use.

One day you’re going to die. Your body will break down, and you’ll end up in the grave. So why bother?

Well, you’re a Christian. That’s why. Let’s talk about how the hope of eternity shapes how we view aging.