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.

The Common Good Podcast

The Common Good

Jackson Terkerst, author of "The Only Way Forward Is Back"

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 loneliness epidemic. The conversation offers practical encouragement for anyone longing for deeper connection and wondering how to take the first step toward richer friendships.

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 loneliness epidemic. The conversation offers practical encouragement for anyone longing for deeper connection and wondering how to take the first step toward richer friendships.

FriendWise: Building Deeper Friendships in a Lonely World with Becky Harling

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, and martyrs who sacrificed to ensure the Bible could be read and trusted across generations. The conversation also explores Watts’ traveling ministry and the upcoming revival and Bible collection event at Calvary Baptist Church of Tinley Park.

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, and martyrs who sacrificed to ensure the Bible could be read and trusted across generations. The conversation also explores Watts&rsquo; traveling ministry and the upcoming revival and Bible collection event at Calvary Baptist Church of Tinley Park.

Tracing the Bible’s Journey with Monte Watts Jr.

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 immorality. Along the way, he wrestles with faith and politics, discusses why Christianity isn’t about being a “good person,” and explains why heaven is filled with people who know they need grace. The episode also touches on family milestones, modern hobbies replacing phone addiction, and why Christians must remember that salvation comes from what Christ has done—not what we can do ourselves.

Brian From reflects on a range of cultural moments&mdash;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&mdash;and what they reveal about a culture that often ignores the Bible&rsquo;s call to flee from sexual immorality. Along the way, he wrestles with faith and politics, discusses why Christianity isn&rsquo;t about being a &ldquo;good person,&rdquo; and explains why heaven is filled with people who know they need grace. The episode also touches on family milestones, modern hobbies replacing phone addiction, and why Christians must remember that salvation comes from what Christ has done&mdash;not what we can do ourselves.

Jackson Terkerst, author of "The Only Way Forward Is Back"

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