Living Unoffended Podcast

Episode 23

What happens when forgiveness goes so deep that you begin rooting for the person who hurt you most? In this deeply moving episode, Brant shares a remarkable email from a listener whose life was forever changed after a violent home invasion years ago. Through grief, healing, and learning to truly forgive, she arrived at a place she never expected: hoping one day to embrace the very man who tried to kill her.

Episode 22

Brant unpacks why reacting in anger is actually the harder way to live, how praying for enemies softens the heart, and why forgiveness is anything but weakness In this episode, a powerful story from a friend whose wife's purse was stolen—along with cash, gift cards, IDs, credit cards, and even their car key fob. Instead of spiraling into bitterness or revenge, something unexpected happened while mowing the lawn and praying for the people who stole it....

Episode 21

What happens when loving something good turns into hating people who threaten it? In this episode, Brant reads a powerful email from a Marine veteran who wrestled with what it meant to love his enemies in the middle of war. It sparks a deeper conversation about anger, idolatry, justice, patriotism, and how even good things can become destructive when they take God's place in our hearts. Brant also explores why evil almost never sees itself as evil, how grievance can transform people, and why praying for enemies changes us just as much as it changes the people we pray for. This is an honest, thoughtful look at forgiveness, reordered loves, and the kind of inner transformation Jesus actually invites us into.

Episode 20

How should followers of Jesus engage in politics, culture, and heated disagreements—without losing the heart of the Gospel? In this episode, Brant tackles a big question: What does it look like to love your enemies in a world full of strong opinions and constant conflict? Drawing from real-life experiences, cultural observations, and Jesus' teachings, he walks through a practical framework for engaging others without mockery, hostility, or losing your footing.

Episode 19

What does it really look like to love your enemies when they have names, faces… and real power to hurt you? In this episode, Brant shares a powerful real-life example of someone putting Jesus' words into practice—praying for people they deeply disagree with—and how that kind of prayer doesn't just change situations… it changes us. He also tackles two tough realities: * Being misunderstood (and why it's unavoidable) * Whether forgiveness always means restoring a relationship If you've ever struggled with anger, resentment, or what to do with difficult people in your life, this one gets very practical—and very honest.