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.

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.

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, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to have these conversations, to sit with the big questions that we all have, to sometimes disagree, but to always look for the chance to create common good, by following after Jesus. Brian welcome listeners to join them in these conversations, to bring their own questions, hopes, and struggles, and to ultimately share in a journey to see God’s design for all of us fulfilled.

The idea of &ldquo;the common good&rdquo; has a rich history within the Christian church. It&rsquo;s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God&rsquo;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, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to have these conversations, to sit with the big questions that we all have, to sometimes disagree, but to always look for the chance to create common good, by following after Jesus. Brian welcome listeners to join them in these conversations, to bring their own questions, hopes, and struggles, and to ultimately share in a journey to see God&rsquo;s design for all of us fulfilled.

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Are Christians the Worst Advertisements for Their Faith?

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 call for families to prioritize gathering together at church. The episode closes with a challenge from Kyle Idleman: following Jesus isn’t meant to be comfortable—true discipleship means recognizing Christ not just as Savior, but as the King who demands our allegiance.

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 call for families to prioritize gathering together at church. The episode closes with a challenge from Kyle Idleman: following Jesus isn&rsquo;t meant to be comfortable&mdash;true discipleship means recognizing Christ not just as Savior, but as the King who demands our allegiance.

Integrity, Loud Kids, and the Danger of Comfortable Christianity

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 with a challenge: personality tests don’t excuse a lack of spiritual fruit, and a lukewarm faith can be renewed when we return to prayer, repentance, and the hope of being made new in Christ.

Brian From reflects on how an AI-generated &ldquo;viral&rdquo; photo reminds us to slow down, verify what we share, and resist outrage bait online. Then, a surprise detour into &rsquo;90s worship music becomes a meaningful prompt to remember God&rsquo;s past faithfulness and let gratitude fuel the present. The hour closes with a challenge: personality tests don&rsquo;t excuse a lack of spiritual fruit, and a lukewarm faith can be renewed when we return to prayer, repentance, and the hope of being made new in Christ.

Nostalgia, AI Fakes, and the Call to Real Fruit

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 unexpected conversions to discipleship opportunities in places far beyond the U.S.—and explains what viewers can expect as the series moves toward the crucifixion and resurrection. They also address a common criticism head-on: why The Chosen isn’t a replacement for Scripture, but a storytelling tool meant to point people back to the Bible and deeper faith.

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&rsquo;s global impact&mdash;from unexpected conversions to discipleship opportunities in places far beyond the U.S.&mdash;and explains what viewers can expect as the series moves toward the crucifixion and resurrection. They also address a common criticism head-on: why The Chosen isn&rsquo;t a replacement for Scripture, but a storytelling tool meant to point people back to the Bible and deeper faith.

Are Christians the Worst Advertisements for Their Faith?

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