The Common Good
The Common Good
The idea of “the common good” has a rich history within the Christian church. It’s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God’s purposes for His creation. This pursuit can be messy. It means rolling up our sleeves and creating space for hard conversations about real issues that impact our lives. Things like parenting, marriage, finances, poli…Follow the podcast:
FriendWise: Building Deeper Friendships in a Lonely World with Becky Harling
Brian From talks with author Becky Harling about her new book FriendWise and the simple habits that help cultivate meaningful friendships. Drawing from her own cancer journey, Harling explains how intentional listening, empathy, and laughter can transform relationships in a culture facing a growing…
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Tracing the Bible’s Journey with Monte Watts Jr.
Brian From speaks with evangelist Monte Watts Jr. about a remarkable collection of more than 400 antique Bibles and historic texts that trace the preservation and translation of Scripture from the 1200s to today. Watts explains how the collection highlights the careful work of scribes, translators,…
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Heaven Isn’t Full of Good People: Truth, Temptation, and the Culture We’re Living In
Brian From reflects on a range of cultural moments—from the NBA shutting down an Atlanta Hawks promotion tied to a strip club to a university president losing his job after an inappropriate relationship—and what they reveal about a culture that often ignores the Bible’s call to flee from sexual imm…
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Conspiracies, Forgiveness, and Preparing Our Hearts for Easter
Brian From reflects on everything from wild conspiracy theories and political culture to the deeper spiritual questions they reveal about control, truth, and faith. Along the way, he explores stories of grace, including a grieving wife asking prosecutors to spare the teens involved in her husband’s…
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Teacher Wins $650K After Pronoun Dispute: A Religious Freedom Case with Zachary Mettler
Brian From speaks with Focus on the Family issues analyst Zachary Mettler about a high-profile case involving an Indiana teacher who was fired after refusing to use students’ preferred pronouns for religious reasons. The teacher offered a compromise—addressing students by last names—but was dismiss…
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Pixar’s Hoppers, Scream 7, and Why Hollywood Keeps Going Back for More with Adam Holz
Brian From is joined by Plugged In’s Adam Holz to break down Pixar’s new film Hoppers, a quirky animated adventure with an environmental message, some surprising intensity, and a premise that may be harder to love than most Pixar favorites. They also dive into Scream 7, reflecting on the franchise’…
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Faith, Humility, and Owning Our Mistakes
Brian From reflects on the challenges of everyday life—from unexpected financial setbacks to the deeper question of what it means to live a “worthwhile life.” Along the way, he explores stories about humility, admitting mistakes, and the power of meaningful conversations that can even change someon…
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Are Christians the Worst Advertisements for Their Faith?
This episode explores the challenges and opportunities of living out faith authentically, the significance of Easter, and the importance of worship focused on God. It also touches on current events, cultural reflections, and practical faith applications.
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Integrity, Loud Kids, and the Danger of Comfortable Christianity
Brian From takes a sobering look at recent headlines involving church leaders, asking whether the church is losing the battle for integrity and what it means to truly represent Christ. He also explores a viral debate about whether loud children belong in worship services and reflects on the deeper …
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Nostalgia, AI Fakes, and the Call to Real Fruit
Brian From reflects on how an AI-generated “viral” photo reminds us to slow down, verify what we share, and resist outrage bait online. Then, a surprise detour into ’90s worship music becomes a meaningful prompt to remember God’s past faithfulness and let gratitude fuel the present. The hour closes…
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