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Episode 28

In this episode, Brant responds to a heartbreaking email from a listener whose husband unexpectedly left her family. He talks about why some truths are best shared in their proper season, what it really means to "mourn with those who mourn," and how forgiveness doesn't minimize pain—it points us toward freedom. Then Brant shares a chapter from The Truth About Us, exploring our deep need to justify ourselves, compare ourselves to others, and defend our own goodness.

Episode 27

In this episode, Brant shares an essay inspired by an African proverb: "If you want to find out what kind of tree it is, bump into it and see what falls." It leads to a challenging question for all of us: when we're inconvenienced, criticized, threatened, or hurt, what comes out?

Episode 26

What if one of the strongest arguments for Christianity isn't an argument at all? In this episode, Brant reflects on a powerful interview featuring mathematician and Christian thinker John Lennox, where an atheist host admits that what stands out most isn't Lennox's intellect—it's his peace. That conversation leads into a deeper look at what makes Jesus visible in a world that expects anger, retaliation, and power plays. Brant explores why so many people confuse love with weakness, why Peter's instructions to believers are still so challenging today, and how responding with honor, patience, and love can become one of the most compelling testimonies of faith.

Episode 25

Why is it often easier to love humanity than the people right in front of us? In this episode, Brant explores one of Jesus' most challenging teachings from Luke 6: "Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you." What if these commands aren't just difficult spiritual ideals, but the key to a freer, lighter, and more peaceful life? Along the way, Brant reflects on creativity, authenticity, and why being imperfectly human is better than trying to be polished. He also shares listener stories about forgiveness, difficult family relationships, and the struggle of putting Jesus' teachings into practice when the people who hurt us are the ones closest to us.

Episode 24

In this episode, Brant shares two powerful listener stories that highlight the surprising freedom found in forgiveness. One listener recounts a years-long conflict with a neighbor that eventually transformed into friendship through prayer and compassion. Another shares how carrying deep offenses left her physically and emotionally depleted—and how learning to let go changed the trajectory of her life.