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:
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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The Chosen Goes Global: James Barnett on Come and See’s Mission
Brian From talks with James Barnett, CEO of Come and See, the nonprofit behind The Chosen, about the vision to finish all seven seasons and translate the series into 600 languages so it can be shared around the world for free. Barnett shares powerful stories of the show’s global impact—from unexpec…
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March Hope, Missiles, and the Outrage Machine
Brian From welcomes March as a “month of hope,” while soberly reflecting on the frightening reality of war and turning listeners’ attention to Jesus—the firm foundation and the coming King who will bring an end to conflict. He then unpacks a weekend social-media firestorm around a John Piper Leviti…
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Where Gen Z Is Finding Jesus with Sarah Zylstra
Brian From talks with Gospel Coalition writer Sarah Zylstra about surprising signs of spiritual engagement among Gen Z. Though statistically the most secular generation, pockets of young adults are showing deeper curiosity about Christianity, filling chapels, memorizing Scripture, and pursuing seri…
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