0009 The Wound the Message and the Vow

The Bible's Origin Story

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595952/fan_mail/new] What do you build your life on when the "truth" you were handed keeps getting updated? We live in a world where you can ask AI anything and get an answer in seconds — with a quiet little disclaimer at the bottom: this may not be accurate. We've made peace with truth that constantly shifts. Science revises. Culture moves. Opinions evolve. But then we open the Bible, and it doesn't hedge. It doesn't say this might be wrong or check back for an update. It speaks as though it were already settled. In this episode of the Biblical Passages Podcast, Brittany and Eric sit with that contrast and ask an honest question: how do you evaluate something that admits it could be wrong against something that claims it never is? Starting from just four words — "In the beginning, God" — they slow down on Genesis 1:1 and the staggering claim underneath it: that time, space, and matter all began in a single moment, and that the God who created everything also gets to define everything. From there the conversation opens up into why a generation with more information than ever can still feel more confused than ever, and what happens when the ground under your feet keeps moving. Brittany shares openly about years spent believing she'd never be enough without the right credentials on the wall — and the shift that came when she realized God can use anyone, degree or not. Eric traces his own journey as a man trained in science who had to decide what to do with a Jesus who said I am the truth — not I teach it, or I point to it. As he puts it, you don't get to admire that claim casually. You have to decide what to do with it. Together they explore what it means to run your decisions through a filter of Scripture instead of culture, emotion, or the loudest voice in the room — and Brittany shares a small, real, recent moment where a single verse, blessed are the peacemakers, changed what she did in the span of a breath. In this episode, Brittany and Eric explore: * Why we're comfortable with "truth" that constantly updates — and why that should unsettle us * How AI can quietly become a modern "golden calf" we lean on instead of thinking for ourselves * What Genesis 1:1 actually asserts about time, space, and matter * Why Jesus' claim to be the truth leaves no comfortable middle ground * How faith works as the "currency of heaven" that brings Scripture alive * Why more information hasn't made us more grounded * What it looks like to filter your decisions through the Word instead of your feelings * Choosing an unshakable foundation in a world that keeps revising its own Whether you're chasing certainty through more research, more credentials, or more answers, this conversation is an invitation to rest on something that doesn't change. Because while the world keeps releasing new versions of the truth, God never has to hit update — He is truth, the same yesterday, today, and forever. Join Brittany and Eric as they explore where your truth really comes from, and what it means to build your life on ground that cannot move.

0013 Psalm 1 Analysis

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595952/fan_mail/new] Who is shaping the way you think right now… and do you even realize it? In this episode, we break down Psalm 1 (NKJV) in a way that feels uncomfortably relevant to today’s world. This isn’t just a passage about sin—it’s about influence. The Bible gives us a progression most people overlook: Walk. Stand. Sit. It’s subtle… but it’s powerful. What starts as casual exposure can slowly turn into agreement—and eventually identity. We unpack: * The real meaning behind “walk, stand, and sit” (and why there are three stages) * How influence shapes your thoughts, decisions, and future—often without you noticing * What it actually looks like to meditate on the Word in a practical, everyday way * Why Psalm 1 compares your life to a tree—and what it means to be rooted vs. drifting * How this applies in 2026 (yes… including social media, news, and digital influence) This episode will challenge you to evaluate: 👉 What voices are you allowing into your life? 👉 What are you becoming because of them? 👉 And are you planted… or just being blown around? Because according to Scripture, your life is moving in the direction of your influences. The good news? You can change your direction—starting today.

0012 Evidence for the Resurrection

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595952/fan_mail/new] Did the resurrection of Jesus really happen… or have we just been told that it did? In this episode of the Spiritual Strategies Podcast, Brittany and Eric step into one of the most foundational—and most questioned—claims of the Christian faith: Did Jesus truly rise from the dead? Instead of relying on tradition or assumption, they take a step back and ask a deeper question: What evidence actually exists—and can it stand up to real scrutiny? This conversation moves beyond blind faith and into historical reasoning, eyewitness testimony, and logical analysis. Brittany and Eric walk through what we know about Jesus’ life, death, and the events that followed—examining whether the resurrection is simply a belief… or something far more grounded in reality. From Roman historians to Gospel accounts, from oral tradition to archaeological discoveries, this episode builds a compelling case that invites listeners to think critically and personally about what they believe. Together, Brittany and Eric explore: • Why asking questions about faith actually strengthens belief—not weakens it • The historical evidence surrounding Jesus’ life, crucifixion, and resurrection • How eyewitness testimony supports the credibility of the Gospel accounts • Why the timing of the written records matters in validating their accuracy • The role of non-Christian historians in confirming key biblical events • How oral tradition preserved Jesus’ teachings with precision and consistency • Why the differences in Gospel accounts actually increase their credibility • Common alternative theories about the resurrection—and why they fall apart • The dramatic transformation of the disciples after encountering the risen Jesus • What it means to have a faith that is rooted in both truth and evidence This episode also challenges a common assumption: Faith is not meant to ignore evidence—it’s meant to respond to it. Because if the resurrection is true… then Jesus is not just a historical figure to study—He is alive. And that changes everything. If you’ve ever wondered whether Christianity can stand up to real questions, or if your faith has ever felt more inherited than examined, this conversation will give you a stronger, clearer foundation. Because the resurrection isn’t just a story to believe… it’s a truth to respond to. Join Brittany and Eric as they explore how history, evidence, and transformed lives all point to one central question: If Jesus really rose from the dead—what does that mean for you?

0011 The Nature of God

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595952/fan_mail/new] What happens when life doesn’t make sense… and you start questioning not just your circumstances—but God Himself? In this episode of the Spiritual Strategies Podcast, Brittany and Eric take on two of the most difficult and honest questions believers and non-believers alike wrestle with: Why does God allow suffering? And why believe in God at all? Rather than avoiding these questions, they lean into them. Through real-life experiences, biblical truth, and thoughtful conversation, Brittany and Eric unpack the deeper reality behind pain, suffering, and the nature of God’s character. Many people assume that if God is good, life should be free from hardship—but Scripture reveals something very different. Suffering doesn’t mean God is absent.  And “being a good person” isn’t the full story of what we were created for. This episode challenges common assumptions and brings clarity to questions that often go unspoken. From hospital rooms to personal testimonies, the conversation explores how pain can either push us away from God—or draw us closer to Him. Together, Brittany and Eric discuss: • Why suffering does not originate from God—and what Scripture actually reveals  • The difference between questioning God’s character and understanding the brokenness of the world  • How faith operates in the middle of pain—not outside of it  • Why trying to define “good” on our own terms leads us away from truth  • The danger of postponing a relationship with God until “later”  • How salvation is not a negotiation after death—but an invitation during life  • What it means to respond to suffering spiritually instead of just emotionally or intellectually  • How believers can step into painful situations and bring faith, peace, and hope to others This episode also introduces a powerful perspective:  Sometimes the goal isn’t to fully understand suffering—but to respond to it correctly. If you’ve ever asked, “God, where are You?”  Or wondered if living a “good life” is enough—this conversation will meet you right where you are. Because the nature of God isn’t revealed in the absence of suffering…  it’s revealed in how He meets us in the middle of it. Join Brittany and Eric as they explore how truth, faith, and relationship with God reshape the way we view pain, purpose, and eternity.

0009 The Wound the Message and the Vow

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595952/fan_mail/new] Have you ever found yourself drawn to someone you knew was broken? And somewhere deep down, you told yourself…  “Maybe I can love them into healing.” You’re not alone. In this episode of the Passages Podcast, Brittany and Eric unpack a powerful and often unspoken pattern in relationships—why some women are drawn to wounded men, and what’s really happening beneath the surface. Because this isn’t just about attraction. It’s about wounds, identity, and belief systems that quietly shape the relationships we choose. As the conversation unfolds, Brittany and Eric introduce a framework that explains what’s happening internally in many men—and why it creates cycles that feel impossible to break: The wound. The message. The vow. A wound is formed—often rooted in a broken or absent father relationship.  A message is created—what the person begins to believe about themselves.  And a vow is made—an internal decision that shapes future behavior and relationships. And without realizing it…  those patterns begin to repeat. In this episode, Brittany and Eric explore: • Why some women feel most needed when a man is most broken  • How father wounds shape identity, behavior, and relationships  • The difference between being attracted to strength vs. being drawn to dysfunction  • Why trying to “fix” someone often leads to emotional exhaustion  • How internal wounds create repeated relationship patterns with different people  • The hidden vows men make that affect trust, leadership, and emotional maturity  • Why external confidence can sometimes mask deep internal brokenness They also address a hard but necessary truth: You cannot heal someone who has not chosen to heal. And sometimes what feels like love…  is actually a response to your own unhealed places. This episode also dives into how these wounds develop in the first place—especially through the breakdown of the father-child relationship—and how that impacts everything from identity to decision-making to spiritual connection. Because when a father is absent, distant, or harmful, it doesn’t just create pain… It creates beliefs. Beliefs like:  “I’m not valuable.”  “I have to earn love.”  “I can’t trust authority.” And those beliefs don’t stay in childhood.  They follow people into adulthood… and into relationships. But this conversation doesn’t stop at the problem. It points to a solution. Brittany and Eric walk through a biblical pathway to healing: • Release – Let go of the offense and the emotional weight you’ve been carrying • Receive – Accept God’s grace as a new source of identity and strength • Resolve – Replace old vows with truth and choose a new direction forward They also share practical steps to begin healing: Identify the wound.  Name the message.  Recognize the vow.  Replace it with truth.  And seek wise, spiritual guidance. Because healing isn’t automatic…  but it is available. One of the most powerful takeaways from this episode is this: The patterns in your relationships are not random. They’re revealing something. And when you’re willing to face the root…  you can finally break the cycle. If you’ve ever asked yourself: “Why do I keep attracting the same kind of person?”  “Why do I feel responsible for fixing others?”  “Why do my relationships feel like the same story with different faces?” This episode will bring clarity, conviction, and hope. Because your past may have shaped you…  but it does not have to define you. And the very wound you’ve been hiding…  may be the doorway to your healing—and your purpose.