Brant Hansen is from small-town Illinois, and is a self-professed nerd, diagnosed with Asperger's as an adult. He's a fan of C.S. Lewis and toast. "Producer Sherri", also a radio veteran, is from Pittsburgh, has one of the world's great laughs, and demonstrates incredible patience with Brant. Both are believers in Jesus, but have difficulty fitting in with modern American church culture. Together they have a daily radio show that is syndicated across the country, with segments ranging from t ...
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In this final session, Brant brings everything full circle by asking the most important question: What does God actually want from us? Not a long checklist of religious tasks. Not a constant emotional high. What God truly wants is loyalty—a steadfast, believing loyalty that holds on even when we don’t feel anything at all. Brant explores discipline…
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Followership ep 4 Greed, Generosity, and a Convertible
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31:59In this session, drawing from Luke 12 and his own life, Brant explores Jesus’ teachings about wealth, worry, and radical generosity. Greed, Brant reminds us, is sneaky—it doesn’t announce itself, and it’s not just a “rich people problem.” The takeaway? You don’t need to own beautiful things to enjoy them, and you don’t have to clutch what you have—…
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Followership ep 3 The Word Moved Into the Neighborhood
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45:22Guest speaker Lance Ford takes the Followership Conference to the front porch—literally. In this episode, Lance shares heartfelt and often hilarious stories of what it looks like to love your actual neighbors. From monthly potlucks to lawn care, and from awkward introductions to transformative relationships, Lance reminds us that being a follower o…
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Followership ep 2 A Better Way to Live: Anger, Anxiety, and Baby Zebras
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42:33Brant talks about the unnecessary weight of anger and anxiety so many of us carry—and shows how following Jesus offers us a much lighter way to live. He shares practical ways to become the kind of person who forgives in real time—yes, even in traffic and connects this to anxiety, too, showing how humans hold onto fear longer than any animal (baby z…
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Brant opens the Followership Conference with an invitation into something radically different: not a call to leadership, but to followership—actually doing what Jesus said. He reminds us that there's only one expert, and the rest of us are classmates, learning together. Through scripture, history, and stories of hope, Brant paints a picture of the …
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Oddcast Rewind ep 6 I Don't Deserve Substandard Towels
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16:33Topics: Breaking Animal News, Golfers On A Bike, Chewing Gum Weight Loss, Jesus, Misunderstood, Spirituality With Whom?, Frozen Yogurt, What We Deserve, Social Media & Love BONUS CONTENT: Listener Uniform Upgrades, Paul Starts Churches and Leaves Quotes: "Life is a lot less hopping than I thought it would be." "I just need a little vision break for…
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Topics: The Content Fields, Easter, Breaking Animal News, LoTR Draft, People Want Jesus, Nicknames, How God Can Love Me, National Days, The Jesus Way Of Living, Shock Jock, Loyalty/Honesty With God, Gratitude BONUS CONTENT: LoTR Draft Picks Follow-up Quotes “There’s a way to do things and that way is in love.” “God’s love is based on Him not us.” “…
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Topics: Between The Songs, Masterclass, Working In The Hurry BONUS CONTENT: Christianity Today Easter Article Quotes: “It’s to become insular.” “You should love the people you’re communicating with.” “There’s a desire to be approved by the fashionable.” “We didn’t choose this life.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check o…
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2177 Harold Bluetooth and the Danish Tribes
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12:19Topics: Social Tip, Hypocrites, No Agenda, The Last Supper, Shock Jock BONUS CONTENT: Followership Podcast, The Pope Quotes: “If you encounter the real Him, you’re not gonna want to walk away.” “I’m gonna turn on my social smoothness here in a second.” “That static is caused by the planet Jupiter.” “It’s shocking that I’m relevant.” . . . Holy Ghos…
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Topics: Love Our Neighbor, Trust God, Prayer, MasterClass BONUS CONTENT: Good Friday Men’s Breakfast Update3 Quotes: “It takes courage to go across the street and talk to a neighbor.” “You are valuable to God.” “There is actual real beauty in the world.” “Approaching prayer like a privilege can change a lot!” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want m…
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Topics: Peacemakers, Trust God, Cleaning Garages, Things Not In the Bible BONUS CONTENT: Things Not In the Bible Follow-up, Cleaning Garages Follow-up Quotes: “Your nose is going to widen.” “It’s got to be in the King James.” “Sometimes all you can do is cry out to God.” “I hate this place.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast…
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Topics: Holy Week, Trust, Basketball Brackets, Brant's 3 Things, Love, Agitation, Breaking Animal News, Walnuts, Protein BONUS CONTENT: Hiring Brant's Daughter, Mr. Bundles, Wisdom Quotes: “There’s a love that is much wilder and deeper than just agreement.” “Worship is not about feelings — it’s about God being worthy.” “I need to know that His cell…
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Topics: The Resurrection, Hansen 2038, Sun Noise, FB Friend List, Daredevil Guy, 50 Easter Dinner Recipes, The State Of The Church, Hanging With The Fellas, A Joyful Day Quotes: “Unnecessary risks are unattractive.” “I realized what I need now is a bus.” “It all comes down to relationships.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast…
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Topics: Good Friday, Social Media Anger, History Segment, The Resurrection, Masterclass, Grumpy, Conversation Tip, National Days, Hansen 2038, 2 Large Meals, The Accordion, Chuck E. Cheese, Thief On The Cross BONUS CONTENT: Chuck E. Cheese, Follow-up Quotes: “There’s nothing to fear because God is always adequate.” “I’m working on policy.” “Not eve…
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Topics: Teen Influencers, Good Friday, CNN End Of The World, Palm Sunday, S’Moysters, Driverless Taxis, Joyful BONUS CONTENT: Forgiveness, The Beast That Sleeps Tweet Quotes “Being bound to relationships is the sweet spot.” “People want to make Jesus more tame than He is.” “I think you do believe in the end there’s God.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-O…
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2171 A Fifty Percent Reduction In Biting Flies
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14:45Topics: Peacemaker, Trust Jesus, Breaking Animal News, Emotional Support Tigers, Minecraft Movie, Psalm 23, Your Job, Spiritual Beings, Bible Memorization, The Best Party, Pettiness, Joshua 1:8 Quotes: “I lack nothing because He’s my shepherd.” “You might want to set about creating peace in your own sphere of influence.” “We are all naturally self-…
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Oddcast Rewind ep 4 Put The Flute Down And Help Me
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12:32Topics: Doors vs. Wheels, Messy Room, Breaking Animal News, Conflict Manager, Cassette Tapes, Rejection, Scripture Memorization, Hold Music BONUS CONTENT: Live Flute Hold Music, The Hampton Inn Guy Quotes: “There’s a river of stuff that has to go somewhere—and it ends in that one room.” “Your call is important to us… please enjoy this live flute so…
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Topics: Shame/Grief, Shoulder Pads, Carl Young, Etch-A-Sketch, Religion, Prayer, Not A Victim, Give Thanks BONUS CONTENT: Senior Citizen Dance, Cookie Cookie, Everybody Has Something Quotes: “The way of Jesus is the answer to our longings.” “Atheists are obsessed with religion.” “Everybody worships something or someone.” “Gratitude doesn’t have to …
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Topics: National Days, Saturday Posting, Spiritual Dieting, Clown Crisis, Experts, Eating Study, How Jesus Does It, Insurance Holding Riff, The Crucifixion BONUS CONTENT: 5 Love Languages Follow-up, Rabe Consumes Me T-Shirt Quotes: “That guy is his own man.” “I outflanked them by skipping.” “Clowns have gotten to crisis level?” “You’ll have to answ…
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Topics: NFL Celebrations, Prayer, Welcome To The Show, Help Me To Believe, Behold I Stand, What Can Be Bought, Do Not Conform, God Is Joyful, In Between Songs, IG/Depth, Slow To Speak, Hurry, Peace/Fruit Quotes: “I think there should be more celebration.” “You don’t have to pretend to be any holier than you are.” You’re not putting one over on God.…
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Topics: Floodlighting, Phone Boxes, Radio Station/Mental Health BONUS CONTENT: Ghostwriting Follow-up Quotes: “Waste as much time as possible with your kids” “There’s a clarity that comes with being in awe.” “In life we get distracted and don’t get to focus on how glorious God is.” “We’re all being formed by something.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Or…
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Oddcast Rewind ep 3 Raw Chicken & Monocles At The Airport
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13:28Topics: Work, Interview Tips, Masterclass, Shock Jock, Breaking Animal News, Elon Musk, TSA & Chicken, Men’s Meeting, Taking Small Things To God Bonus Content: Listener Stories Quotes: “You didn’t tune in to be shocked, but I have to.” “You are not a minor detail to God.” "Work is not a curse. It's literally in the Garden of Eden..." "I thought it’…
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Topics: Knowing God, Childlike, Easter, Gravity/Levity, Your Job, Triscuits, Forgiveness, Men & Hearing, Worry BONUS CONTENT: 5 Love Languages Quotes: “I don’t want the Cross to be wallpaper.” “An electric biscuit.” “Worrying is not productive.” “God is looking for an ongoing conversational relationship.” “There’s fun and silliness in the kingdom.”…
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Topics: Mercy, LinkedIn, Good News/The Kingdom, Scrolling/Solitude, Grandpa Shoes BONUS CONTENT: The Kingdom of Heaven Quotes: “Cut people some slack.” “There’s a little bit of an on-ramping that happens.” “Practice solitude. Just be with God.” “The kingdom is Jesus’ favorite topic.” “How would you like to not fear death?” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre…
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2164 The Final Gathering Of The Collective Brant Hansen Unit
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11:22Topics: Puppet Commencement, Pairs Of Shoes, Religious Experts, Prayer, April 1st, Make Jesus Lord BONUS CONTENT: LinkedIn, History Segment: Napster Quotes: “You have to be of a certain faith orientation to justify.” “Over the howling protest of the Christian artists.” “Sharing is right there in the book of Acts.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! W…
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Topics: Masterclass, Build Your Wings, History Segment, Our Attention, LinkedIn, HR & Sin, National Days, What You’re Practicing, Treasure In Heaven BONUS CONTENT: Our Attention Follow-Up Quotes: “You are harvesting yourself in the hours of the day.” “I gotta put my mind on the right stuff.” “It’s nice to see puppets break through.” . . . Holy Ghos…
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Topics: Billions Of People, Breaking Animal News, Repentance, Loud Sneezers, Getting Married, Shock Jock, Our Attention, Switching Careers, Fellowship, 1 Timothy 2:14, Car Accident, Your Safe With Jesus Quotes: “God has infinite time for you.” “Repentance means I’m saying ‘yes’ to a different way of living.” “Keeping God in the front of our mind is…
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Oddcast Rewind ep 2 Barnaby’s Back, but the Accordion is Doomed
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12:17Topics: Bad Jokes and Confidence, Masterclass, Introvert Voice vs. Extrovert Voice, Middle School Rejection, Brant’s Accordion Ministry, Breaking Animal News, Jesus and the Storms, C.S. Lewis on Fear BONUS CONTENT: Barnaby the Cat’s Incredible Comeback Story Quotes: "You don't recover from middle school rejection. You just don't." "Jesus is saying,…
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Topics: Depression, Calvary, Breaking Animal News, Politics, Pray For Enemies, Forgiveness, Boomer Questions, Shock Jock, God Wants To Talk To Us BONUS CONTENT: Calvary Outtake Quotes: “Think about the awesomeness of God and how much He loves you.” “How can I hate me when He loves me.” “I guarantee I’m not the weird one.” “This is how the sausage i…
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Topics: Wanting A Sign, Dating Apps, Faith Of Jesus, Spring Cleaning, What Women Want, Change Motivations, Jesus/Blessed Life, Being Merciful BONUS CONTENT: FB Live Sherri’s Book Release Recap Quotes: “I haven’t thought about white lies since I was a kid.” “You can be free from image management.” “I want to have a rock solid confidence in God.” “We…
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Topics: Twitter Unpopular Opinion, Getting Older, Stuff People Get Excited About, Biggest Mistake, Spring Trading Kid, A Spark Of Life, Big Picture, Eat Like A Baby, You’re Safe With Jesus BONUS CONTENT: Losing Weekend, Unity Quotes: “My fellow nerds went after me.” “God has been really good at providing daily resources.” “Unity is very convicting …
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Topics: Welcome To The Show, Avoiding God, The Good/The Mess, The Ladder To Heaven BONUS CONTENT: Holy Ghost Mama FB Live/The Pain Of Writing Quotes: “Writing a book is hard.” “Perfectionism will stop you from creating.” “I took a racial jump there.” “Give the results to God.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our…
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2157 I’m Going To Be Exactly The Caricature That You Suspect.
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13:39Topics: Internet Culture, Envy, Brokenhearted, Rest, Listener Uniforms BONUS CONTENT: Internet Culture Follow-up Quotes: “Doubt doesn’t make you smarter.” “It actually helps when I force myself to pray for some people.” “Jesus’ goodness is ultimately attributed to us when we trust Him.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Che…
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Oddcast Rewind ep 1 The Accordion Ministry Remains At A Halt
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12:36Topics: Accordion Ministry Update, McGruff the Crime Dog, Hypermiling, Perfectionism & Gen X, Brant’s Three Things, Regrets & Puppets, Contentment & Faith, God’s Use of Misfits, Bible Memory App Rankings BONUS CONTENT: When Are We Not Supposed to Be Content? "The accordion ministry will remain at a halt." “I don’t know if today’s young people are a…
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2156 Brenda, The Receptionist, Will Crush Us All.
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13:09Topics: Stages Of Life, 40 Kitchen Must Haves, Why Did God Make Us?, Shock Jock, To Be Famous, Superpowers, NCAA Brackets, Biggest Mistakes, No Food Touching, History Segment, Shame, Pray BONUS CONTENT: Restored To Ministry Quotes: “You must have the sandwich maker, Sherri.” “God likes us a lot.” “Perfectionism doesn’t drive you to be great.” “The …
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Topics: “We Don’t Know, Doug.” Welcome To The Show, Asking For The Impossible, Wisdom, What Am I Worried About?, Breaking Animal News, Heaven/Image, Human Intelligence BONUS CONTENT: Tweety Bird, Brant & Sherri Rewind, Prophecy Quotes: “We share these stories among each other because it builds our faith.” “I want to talk to God about what I’m worry…
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Topics: Biggest Mistake, St. Patrick’s Day, Social Tip, Prayer, Made In The Image Of God, Write Down The Date, God Wants To Trust Us, Envy On Yards, Mature/Unoffendable BONUS CONTENT: Sherri Book Pre-order Quotes: “The worst thing I can do is walk away from a God that wants to forgive me.” “God still wants to help us grow up.” “Pringles aren’t pota…
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Topics: 8 Red Flags, Intelligence/Anger, We’re Supposed To Be Different, What You And God Are Doing, Lockdown, Pray For Enemies, Quarreling, Brant’s Shirt Discussion, Highlights/NBA Faithfulness, The Show Sitcom BONUS CONTENT: Ghostwriter Follow-up, Holy Ghost Mama Pre-order Quotes: “Do not be impressed with a person that is quick to argue.” “When …
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2152 You Don't Have To Send Out A Press Release
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13:02Topics: It’s The Next Thing, Zoom Sadness 2020, Unpaired Words, Our Identity, Love God/Love People, Partner With God, Forgiveness, Pizza Toppings, Your Are Unique, Dentists, FB Decrees, Airport Hot take, Parable of the Talent Quotes: “We all mess up. What’s the next thing we do?” “I’m very thankful we can be together in person.” “Forgiveness doesn’…
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Topics: Parking Spots, Young People/Old Things, Daylight Saving Time, 12 Phrases Gen Z Hates, What God Looks Like, Importunity BONUS CONTENT: Instagram Influencer Documentary Quotes: “I need a plastic bag full of other plastic bags.” “People who are faithful with what they have will be trusted with more.” “Be specific. Be audacious. Tell God what y…
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Topics: If No One Else, Stuff Strapped To The Car, Made To Create One-Legged Jeans Worst Jobs, National Days, Happiness, Screensaver Selfie, Ask For Resources, Risk/Regret, Having Kids/Control BONUS CONTENT: Salvation Questions: “Work is good.” “Let’s pretend it makes sense.” “Let’s celebrate the people that actually keep us alive.” “Grace is so re…
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2149 Over 75,000 People Have Come On Down
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13:12Topics: Holiness, Forgetful People, Create, It’s Just You, The Judge Judy Fact, Familiarity, Pray For Your Enemies, Breaking Animal News, Psalms, High IQ, AI Plumbing, Emotional Support Chickens Quotes “Let’s let bygones be bygones.” “You can start loving your enemies right now.” “I want my prayer life to look like just honest stuff.” “We have so m…
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Topics: Dog in Antarctica, Free Agent, Funny At Work, Public Speaking, Something Bigger, Hunger & Thirst, Driving The Speed Limit, Sabbath, Interrogate Your Conclusion BONUS CONTENT: Driving The Speed Limit Quotes: “I didn’t mean to be ethnocentric.” “Today is big!” “The people that cross my path today are not props in my movie.” “I have a new traf…
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Topics: Welcome To The Show, Quiet Spirit, Just Love & Jesus, Daylight Saving, Middle-Aged Music, On Our Phones, Forgiveness, Prayer BONUS CONTENT: Satire & Mocking Quotes: “We can’t love each other without loving God first.” “It’s impractical to skip talking to God.” “In this place we’re going to talk about the kingdom of God.” “It’s a thousand mi…
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Topics: Fyre Festival, Prayer BONUS CONTENT: Ghostwriters Quotes: “You don’t have to weigh in on the excitement of the day.” “He’s the point. Not us.” “People are throwing their AirPods at the sidewalk.” “Remove this woman from this hypothetical situation.” . . . Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connec…
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Topics: Church Debates, Psalm 145, Your Job, Why No Sign, Prayer, A Quiet Life BONUS CONTENT: Payroll Loans and Luxury Beliefs Quotes: “Sometimes just give up.” “There are 86,400 seconds in the day.” “I knew it was a scam and a hustle.” “It doesn’t work when we don’t have a shared morality.” “There’s supposed to be stigmas on behavior.” . . . Want …
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Topics: TicToc Trend, Keep Learning Hurry, Honesty With God, What Women Want, Praise God, Transparent, Bread, Audacity With God BONUS CONTENT: The Chosen Quotes: “You lip smacking now? “I don’t have to go where everyone is.” “You can miss out on a lot if you think you know everything.” “I have to structure my life so I’m a better friend.” “God is n…
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Topics: Shock Jock, The Parable of the Fish, Welcome to the Show, Forgiveness, The New Batman, Get Started Praying BONUS CONTENT: Jerry for CURE, The Parable of the Fish Follow-up, Nasal Flushing Quotes: “Here’s a bag. Throw it in the hole.” “It’s hard to stay angry at someone when you’re praying for them.” “I’m surprised too, Robert Pattinson.” . …
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Topics: Abide With Jesus, Jesus/Best Deal, Welcome to the Show, Rejecting God, National Day, Counting The Cost, Prayer BONUS CONTENT: Counting The Cost Quotes: “Every day is a crazy news day.” “The cost of NOT following Jesus is way higher than the cost of following Him.” “I’m all about AG today.” “I feel like I’m being very animated.” . . . Want m…
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Topics: Shock Jock, Because of Jesus, Suing Quaker Oats ,Bikes, Becoming a Different Person, Seat of Honor BONUS CONTENT: Prophecy Question Quotes: “I said, ‘Wow’.” “You’re making yourself lower and you don’t even realize it.” “No Crunchberries are real.” “Humility is a miracle.” . . . Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouT…
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