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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The Common Good

Marc Alan Schelske talks about his latest book, "Walking Otherward: Forty Meditations on Following Jesus’ Path of Other-Centered Co-Suffering Love"

Brian From reflects on the anxieties of Tax Day and the deeper question of contentment in uncertain times. He shares a powerful story of courage as a high school principal risks his life to stop a potential tragedy, raising the question: would we have the same courage? Brian also explores the challenging story of Jonah, unpacking themes of grace, judgment, and God’s relentless compassion. Along the way, he considers what it means to trust God even when life doesn’t improve, drawing insight from worship music, personal struggle, and the call to live every part of life for God’s glory.

Brian From reflects on the anxieties of Tax Day and the deeper question of contentment in uncertain times. He shares a powerful story of courage as a high school principal risks his life to stop a potential tragedy, raising the question: would we have the same courage? Brian also explores the challenging story of Jonah, unpacking themes of grace, judgment, and God&rsquo;s relentless compassion. Along the way, he considers what it means to trust God even when life doesn&rsquo;t improve, drawing insight from worship music, personal struggle, and the call to live every part of life for God&rsquo;s glory.

Faith in the Midst of Fear and Uncertainty

Brian From reacts to the firestorm over President Trump's AI-generated image depicting himself in a Christ-like pose — and why even his staunchest Christian supporters called it blasphemy. From there: the weird zombie passage in Matthew 27 that nobody preaches on Easter, whether most Christians are secretly prosperity gospel believers without knowing it, why evangelism doesn't have to feel like a shipwreck, and a closing reflection on our longing for home from Psalm 84.

Brian From reacts to the firestorm over President Trump's AI-generated image depicting himself in a Christ-like pose &mdash; and why even his staunchest Christian supporters called it blasphemy. From there: the weird zombie passage in Matthew 27 that nobody preaches on Easter, whether most Christians are secretly prosperity gospel believers without knowing it, why evangelism doesn't have to feel like a shipwreck, and a closing reflection on our longing for home from Psalm 84.

When a President Posts Himself as Jesus — and Other Big Questions

If you've ever wondered whether you're really hearing from God or just talking to yourself, you're not alone. Author Rachel Groll joins Brian From to discuss her new daily devotional Hearing Jesus, why she believes the Psalms are the perfect school for learning to recognize God's voice, and how seasons of deep pain can actually sharpen our spiritual hearing.

If you've ever wondered whether you're really hearing from God or just talking to yourself, you're not alone. Author Rachel Groll joins Brian From to discuss her new daily devotional Hearing Jesus, why she believes the Psalms are the perfect school for learning to recognize God's voice, and how seasons of deep pain can actually sharpen our spiritual hearing.

Marc Alan Schelske talks about his latest book, "Walking Otherward: Forty Meditations on Following Jesus’ Path of Other-Centered Co-Suffering Love"

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