Brian From reflects on a tragic shooting in Minneapolis and the need to recover compassion and lament before rushing to political conclusions. The episode also explores the covenant nature of marriage, the surprising benefits of rest and afternoon naps, and why Sabbath matters in an exhausted culture. Brian closes with a deeply personal reflection on resentment and bitterness, challenging listeners to honestly confront unresolved hurt and pursue healing rather than letting pain quietly take root.

NYT article about husband feeling sorry for wife grieving affair 

Afternoon naps are good for your brain — here’s how, and 4 ways to get the most out of it 

Josh Barzon on X: "The Rise & Fall of “Elephant Room”" / X 

Brian From reflects on a tragic shooting in Minneapolis and the need to recover compassion and lament before rushing to political conclusions. The episode also explores the covenant nature of marriage, the surprising benefits of rest and afternoon naps, and why Sabbath matters in an exhausted culture. Brian closes with a deeply personal reflection on resentment and bitterness, challenging listeners to honestly confront unresolved hurt and pursue healing rather than letting pain quietly take root.
<a href="https://nypost.com/2026/01/25/lifestyle/nyt-article-about-husband-feeling-sorry-for-wife-grieving-affair/">NYT article about husband feeling sorry for wife grieving affair</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://nypost.com/2026/01/25/health/afternoon-naps-are-good-for-your-brain-heres-how-and-4-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-it/">Afternoon naps are good for your brain &mdash; here&rsquo;s how, and 4 ways to get the most out of it</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://x.com/JoshuaBarzon/status/2014339049406836931">Josh Barzon on X: "The Rise &amp; Fall of &ldquo;Elephant Room&rdquo;" / X</a>&nbsp;

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.