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The Common Good Podcast
Playlist by The Common GoodThe 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…Follow the podcast:
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A Hundred Million Reasons to Check Your Heart
Financial anxiety, a $100 million church renovation, and Joel Osteen's mansion — Brian opens the show with some honest questions about money, contentment, and whether our attitudes toward both line up with the posture of Jesus. Then, a disturbing story from one of the country's largest school distr…
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Rom-Coms, Anime, and the Return of Adventures in Odyssey
Brian is joined by his weekly guest Adam Holtz from Plugged In, Focus on the Family's media review ministry, for a Friday rundown of what's worth your time — and what to know before you watch. First, Adam shares exciting news about an Adventures in Odyssey animated film in development, Journey into…
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Reckless Abandon, Restoring Peter, and Why You're Buying That $22 Smoothie
What does a $22 smoothie have to do with your faith? More than you'd think. Brian unpacks a fascinating study on why Americans keep splurging even when the economy feels uncertain — and finds a surprisingly deep spiritual truth underneath the consumer psychology. He also reflects on Elisabeth Ellio…
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The Supreme Court Just Struck Down "Conversion Therapy" Bans — Here's What That Really Means
A landmark Supreme Court decision — decided 8 to 1 — just struck down a Colorado law banning certain forms of counseling for minors. But what does it actually mean for families, therapists, and states across the country? Brian sits down with Jeff Johnston, issues analyst and writer for Focus on the…
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Grace, Failure, and Finishing Well
Brian From explores the tension between Christian freedom and holiness, reflecting on how the evangelical pendulum has swung away from the rigid rule-keeping of past generations toward a more permissive culture — and why both extremes miss the mark. He draws on the biblical stories of John Mark and…
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One Earth from Space
An astronaut's view from space puts Earth's beauty and human unity in stunning perspective. Plus: Should Christians speak up about the president's Easter morning post? And unpacking the Greek word tetelestai — what Jesus really meant when He cried "It is finished."
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The Empty Tomb Changes Everything
Brian From returns from a wild spring break in Florida — sunburned, stranded overnight in an airport, and just in time for Easter. He reflects on why the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of everything, shares Tim Keller's powerful words about hope in the face of cancer, and explores what it …
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Discovering the Gospel in the Old Testament
Brian talks with Ian Vaillancourt about his new book "Unfolding Redemption: The Heart of the Gospel in the Story of Old Testament History".
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Establishing Boundaries in Marriage with Jim Ramos
Brian talks with Jim Ramos of Men in the Arena and author of the new book "Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage".
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A New Podcast Suggestion from Adam Holz
Brian talked with Adam Holz from Focus on the Family's "Plugged In" (https://www.pluggedin.com) about a new podcast recommendation.
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