We tend to have a deep respect and special affection for the neighbor who has owned his house for generations, the boss who has maintained her position for decades, the friendship that has lasted a lifetime. This week, Dr. Michael Brown explores why he has remained in Bowling Green for over 30 years, and Dr. Justin Brown shares his vision for a life of longevity.

How we spend our time matters, but even more important is whether we choose to spend it intentionally. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Kathy Wilhelm extend their conversation beyond the windshield and into waiting rooms, grocery lines, and airport layovers.

We have the power to choose the qualities and characteristics that our families embody. This week, Dr. Michael Brown (father of nine) and Sammy Adebiyi (father of five) introduce us to a compelling practice that could change the trajectory of our family lives.

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We have all averted our eyes from the person in front of us to sneak a glance at more interesting or exciting individuals on the other side of the room. This week, co-authors Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Beau Johnson are pleased to introduce us to the first book of their Essential Conversations series.

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Our desires, preferences, and boundaries matter. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and senior life design coach David Denison encourage us to acknowledge the things that we want.

Whether it’s purchasing a life insurance policy or designating a power of attorney, many of the most important financial decisions we can make have significant relational impacts as well. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Teresa Brown remind us that leaving a legacy often requires some financial planning.

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Every parent will wound their children in a variety of ways. This week, Dr. Michael Brown (father of 9) and Dr. Beau Johnson (father of 5) encourage us to prioritize effective parenting over protective parenting.

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Why are we tempted to live such mediocre lives? This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Beau Johnson encourage us to take the risks that matter most.

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We can’t see a work of art clearly when our nose is up against the canvas, but we need to step back to understand and appreciate it more fully. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Dan Costello encourage us to look beyond ourselves and begin with the end in mind.

Wouldn’t life be so much easier if our batting averages were always 100%? This week, Dr. Michael Brown and wedding photographer Jenna Greenawalt give us a framework for responding to failure, disappointment, and being told No.

Most of us spend our lives running away from hard things. But what if we intentionally turned around to run toward something that is equal parts difficult and worthwhile? This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Beau Johnson reflect on their journeys as foster parents of a collective twenty-eight children over the past twenty years.

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One of the most persistent and pressing questions that plagues us is, “What if I don’t have what it takes?” This week, Dr. Michael Brown joins faith-based speaker and author Barb Roose as she encourages us to muster up only enough strength, courage, and discipline for this very moment in time.

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