A FEW FAVORITES FROM THE MONTH OF MAY 2026

(Post by: Lilly Hobbs)

School’s out, the days are longer, and summer is officially knocking at the door! But before we dive headfirst into sunshine, road trips, cookouts, and everything June has to offer, we wanted to take a look back at May. It was a month filled with meaningful conversations, fresh content, and opportunities to challenge ourselves and others to follow Jesus faithfully in a culture that often encourages the opposite.

Whether you’re catching up by the pool, listening to a podcast episode on a summer drive, or enjoying a slow morning with a cup of coffee, we’ve gathered all of our favorite content from May in one place. From podcast episodes and blog posts to social media conversations that resonated with our community, here’s everything you may have missed.

So, grab an iced coffee or some lemonade, get comfortable, and enjoy this month’s recap!

Think of this as your monthly reset! It’s a place to revisit what mattered, catch anything you missed, and pass along content to someone who needs encouragement, conviction, or a fresh perspective on their faith.

Without further ado, here are a few favorites from the month of May…

MAY BLOG POSTS (OLDEST TO NEWEST)

THAT HOUSE WAS A PERFECT HOUSE: https://thefew.blog/2026/05/07/that-house-was-a-perfect-house/

Excerpt: Our home with Jesus is a perfect House, not because trials or dangers are never experienced, but because we have everything we need to face those trials and dangers. What makes this home even better than the one Bilbo so loved, is that we never have to depart from it. It is not merely an outpost one spends a little time in before facing peril alone. It is an eternal resting place, a house built on everlasting principles, and one we are invited to reside in day after day. 

A FEW FAVORITES FROM THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026: https://thefew.blog/2026/05/14/a-few-favorites-from-the-month-of-april-2026/

Excerpt: There’s something special about looking back on a month and realizing just how many meaningful conversations happened along the way. April brought powerful discussions, encouraging reminders, challenging topics, and moments that pushed us to grow both personally and spiritually. 

THE SLOW WORK OF SHEPHERDING SOULS: https://thefew.blog/2026/05/21/the-slow-work-of-shepherding-souls/

Excerpt: Maybe people are simply longing for someone willing to stay. Someone willing to care about the condition of their soul and not just the appearance of their life. So, maybe learning how to love people well entails becoming people who are deeply rooted in Scripture, deeply aware of our own need for grace, and deeply willing to walk patiently with others toward Jesus.

EVERY RACE MUST BE WON BY SOMEONE: https://thefew.blog/2026/05/28/every-race-must-be-won-by-someone-2/

Excerpt: I wondered if anyone else truly cared about preserving the great experiment that is America, or if I stood alone on the hill I am fully willing to die on that shouts America’s exceptionalism. But then I stood in that grandstand. 

MAY PODCAST EPISODES (OLDEST TO NEWEST)

Why Some Conservative Commentators Are Changing Sides: https://afewminuteswiththefew.podbean.com/e/why-some-conservative-commentators-are-changing-sides-s6ep69/

Episode Description: What happens when the voices that built conservative media suddenly stop sounding conservative? 

In this episode, we unpack the noticeable shift happening among some of the biggest names in political commentary, and ask the question nobody wants to say out loud: Are these belief changes genuine, or are they driven by clicks, outrage, and audience growth?

We dive into:
• the rise of audience-driven ideology
• why online personalities keep moving toward more extreme or contradictory takes
• and what happens when influence becomes more important than conviction

This isn’t about blind loyalty to a political party. It’s about recognizing when media figures begin shaping beliefs around engagement instead of principle. Whether you agree, disagree, or fall somewhere in the middle, this conversation is one you’ll have opinions on. Let’s get into it.

Joy In A Culture Of Negativity: https://afewminuteswiththefew.podbean.com/e/joy-in-a-culture-of-negativity-s6ep70/

Episode Description: What does it mean to choose joy when life feels anything but joyful? In this episode, we’re talking about the kind of joy Scripture calls us to pursue. Not a shallow happiness dependent on perfect circumstances, but a deep, steady joy rooted in Christ. We discuss why celebration matters even in ordinary days, how gratitude transforms the way we experience our lives, and why Christians are called to notice beauty and goodness even in seasons of hardship.

From everyday routines to difficult moments, this conversation is all about learning to live with open eyes, thankful hearts, and the quiet confidence that joy is not always convenient, but it is always necessary. Let’s get into it!

What Alex Cooper’s Pregnancy Announcement Reveals: https://afewminuteswiththefew.podbean.com/e/what-alex-cooper-s-pregnancy-announcement-reveals-s6ep71/

Episode Description: What does Alex Cooper’s pregnancy announcement reveal about modern culture, relationships, and what women are actually longing for? In this episode, we discuss the disconnect between the lifestyle many influencers promote and the deeper desires people eventually come back to: love, stability, family, purpose, and peace. We talk about why God’s design for relationships still matters, and why the world’s version of freedom often leaves people emptier than expected. Let’s get into it!

Christianity Isn’t Just Content Consumption: https://afewminuteswiththefew.podbean.com/e/christianity-isnt-just-content-consumption-s6ep72/

Episode Description: What happens when Christianity becomes something we consume instead of something that transforms us? In this episode of A Few Minutes With The Few, we’re talking about the growing tendency to treat faith like content rather than communion with God. In a world overflowing with sermons, podcasts, reels, debates, and endless opinions, many Christians are more spiritually overstimulated than spiritually formed. We discuss burnout, distraction, and why consuming Christian content is not the same thing as genuinely walking with Jesus.

We also talk about the difference between being informed and being transformed, why silence and stillness feel so uncomfortable today, and how social media may be shaping our spiritual lives more than we realize.

If you’ve been feeling spiritually exhausted, distracted, numb, or overwhelmed lately, this conversation is for you. Because Christianity was never meant to be something we endlessly scroll through. It was meant to be lived. Let’s get into it!

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