Rev. David Seabaugh is the Senior Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Elmhurst. He joined Brian From to talk about their mission of raising up the next generation of Christian leaders.

Rev. David Seabaugh is the Senior Pastor of <a href="https://www.ilselmhurst.org/">Immanuel Lutheran Church and School</a> in Elmhurst. He joined Brian From to talk about their mission of raising up the next generation of Christian leaders.

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

Rev. David Seabaugh, Senior Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School

Brian From speaks with Heather Rice-Minus, the president and CEO of Prison Fellowship, as they celebrate the organization's 50th anniversary. They discuss the mission of Prison Fellowship, its founding by Chuck Colson, the spiritual revivals occurring within prisons, and the future initiatives aimed at supporting incarcerated individuals and their families. Heather emphasizes the importance of church involvement in these efforts and the holistic approach Prison Fellowship takes to address the complexities of crime and incarceration.

Brian From speaks with Heather Rice-Minus, the president and CEO of Prison Fellowship, as they celebrate the organization's 50th anniversary. They discuss the mission of Prison Fellowship, its founding by Chuck Colson, the spiritual revivals occurring within prisons, and the future initiatives aimed at supporting incarcerated individuals and their families. Heather emphasizes the importance of church involvement in these efforts and the holistic approach Prison Fellowship takes to address the complexities of crime and incarceration.

Holistic Solutions for Crime and Incarceration with Heather Rice-Minus

Brian From reflects on our struggle with control—from traffic jams to life’s unexpected upheavals—and reminds listeners that true peace comes from trusting the God who is sovereign over it all. The episode weaves together cultural moments, from Survivor contestants unplugging from technology to public reminders of sin’s consequences, pointing back to the enduring hope found in the cross of Christ. Closing with a call to move beyond merely knowing about God to truly knowing Him, Brian challenges listeners to pursue obedience, love for others, and a deeper daily walk with Jesus.

Brian From reflects on our struggle with control&mdash;from traffic jams to life&rsquo;s unexpected upheavals&mdash;and reminds listeners that true peace comes from trusting the God who is sovereign over it all. The episode weaves together cultural moments, from Survivor contestants unplugging from technology to public reminders of sin&rsquo;s consequences, pointing back to the enduring hope found in the cross of Christ. Closing with a call to move beyond merely knowing about God to truly knowing Him, Brian challenges listeners to pursue obedience, love for others, and a deeper daily walk with Jesus.

Struggling with Control, Deeply Known, and Holding Fast to Christ

Brian From reconnects with Randy Schoof, pastor of Warehouse Church in Aurora, to hear the remarkable story of how God transformed a troubled teenager into a pastor leading an unconventional, Christ-centered community. Randy shares how a simple Bible study in a warehouse grew into a church known for reaching people on the margins, including musicians, bikers, and those far from traditional church culture. The conversation celebrates God’s redemptive power and reminds listeners that the gospel still thrives when the focus stays on loving people and helping them follow Jesus.

Brian From reconnects with Randy Schoof, pastor of Warehouse Church in Aurora, to hear the remarkable story of how God transformed a troubled teenager into a pastor leading an unconventional, Christ-centered community. Randy shares how a simple Bible study in a warehouse grew into a church known for reaching people on the margins, including musicians, bikers, and those far from traditional church culture. The conversation celebrates God&rsquo;s redemptive power and reminds listeners that the gospel still thrives when the focus stays on loving people and helping them follow Jesus.

Rev. David Seabaugh, Senior Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School

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