Ep 60 | We're Turning the Page

Ep 60 | We're Turning the Page

Brian and Katie have a big announcement to make! Making Hesstory is officially coming to end, but only to make room for what's coming next. They're saying goodbye for now with plans to be back soon with a re-brand and a re-launch. If you want to follow along and see what's coming next, use the following links to connect with us! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: makinghesstory.com [http://makinghesstory.com] Fill out our feedback form: Short Feedback Survey [https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=bfde41fab0ac0ebaf4964449b&id=b7711e1fe0&e=*%7CUNIQID%7C*] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makinghesstory/ [https://www.instagram.com/makinghesstory/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550195135910 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550195135910]

Ep 59 | Should Kids Be Afraid of Their Parents?

The Bible says in Proverbs 9:10 that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," which is a good thing. But then it describes fear as something that God intends to "cast out" of us in 1 John 4:18. So...are we supposed to fear God, or not? In this episode, Brian and Katie examine a few Greek and Hebrew words found in the Bible that get translated as "fear," and they discuss what this means for our relationship with God and with our kids. Want to connect with us? Use the links below to find us on social media, send us an email, buy our books, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Order our books: https://makinghesstory.com/shop [https://makinghesstory.com/shop] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makinghesstory/ [https://www.instagram.com/makinghesstory/] Send us an email: brianandkatie@makinghesstory.com [brianandkatie@makinghesstory.com] Website: http://www.makinghesstory.com [http://www.makinghesstory.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550195135910 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550195135910]

Ep 58 | Don't Just Raise Your Kids in Church — Raise Them in Christ

Being a disciple of Jesus means more than attending a church service once a week (or whenever it's convenient). Learning and following the ways of Jesus happens in the daily rhythms of life. In this week's episode, Brian and Katie talked about... * Raising kids in a home that is centered around Jesus. * The difference between active and passive discipleship. * The reality that the best way to raise kids who know, love, and follow Jesus is to give them a childhood in which they watched their parents be discipled by Jesus. Want to connect with us? Use the links below to find us on social media, send us an email, buy our books, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Order our books: https://makinghesstory.com/shop [https://makinghesstory.com/shop] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makinghesstory/ [https://www.instagram.com/makinghesstory/] Send us an email: brianandkatie@makinghesstory.com [brianandkatie@makinghesstory.com] Website: http://www.makinghesstory.com [http://www.makinghesstory.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550195135910 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550195135910]

Ep 57 | Recovering Our View of Jesus as the Teacher

Most Christians today primarily associate Jesus with being their Savior, and rightfully so. But His original disciples didn't just know Him as the Messiah, they also knew Him as their Rabbi (Teacher). Would we also benefit from thinking about Him this way? In this episode, we explore what it meant in the first century to call someone “Rabbi,” why this role was central to the life of a disciple, and how Jesus’ teaching shaped every part of His followers’ lives. We’ll also talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus as our Teacher today—learning from Him, walking in His ways, and how this can change the way we raise our kids. Want to connect with us? Use the links below to find us on social media, send us an email, buy our books, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Order our books: https://makinghesstory.com/shop [https://makinghesstory.com/shop] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makinghesstory/ [https://www.instagram.com/makinghesstory/] Send us an email: brianandkatie@makinghesstory.com [brianandkatie@makinghesstory.com] Website: http://www.makinghesstory.com [http://www.makinghesstory.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550195135910 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550195135910] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MakingHesstory [https://www.youtube.com/@MakingHesstory]

Ep 56 | The Economy of the New Creation (Live Sermon)

This week, we’re sharing the sermon version of The Economy of the New Creation—a message Brian recently preached at his church (Be Love Company [https://beloveco.org]) that covers the same powerful truths we explored in our last two episodes. In a world built on fear, greed, and self-preservation, Jesus invites us into a radically different economy—one marked by trust, generosity, and the pursuit of God’s Kingdom. Drawing from Matthew 6, this message explores what it means to live as a new creation today, how our relationship with money reveals the focus of our hearts, and why true peace isn’t found in having more—but in seeking first the Kingdom and trusting in the faithfulness of God. Whether or not you’ve listened to the previous two episodes, we believe this message will encourage, challenge, and re-center your heart. Want to connect with us? Use the links below to find us on social media, send us an email, buy our books, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Check out our church: https://beloveco.org [https://beloveco.org] Order our books: https://makinghesstory.com/shop [https://makinghesstory.com/shop] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makinghesstory/ [https://www.instagram.com/makinghesstory/] Send us an email: brianandkatie@makinghesstory.com [brianandkatie@makinghesstory.com] Website: http://www.makinghesstory.com [http://www.makinghesstory.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550195135910 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550195135910] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MakingHesstory [https://www.youtube.com/@MakingHesstory]