No Sanity Required

Depression and anxiety are real. And, Christians aren’t immune to them. But, there is a difference in how we deal with it. Brody and Rob Conti (Snowbird Program Director) discuss the root causes, biblical instruction, and practical steps to fight depression and anxiety. Depression attacks each person differently—they are driven by different triggers. Abuse, sickness, injury, loss, or any number of...

How do we make sense of suffering? "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." (Romans 8:18) What is the hardest day of your life you could imagine? Or, consider the sufferings of this present time of the Coronavirus. The suffering of this present age doesn’t compare to the glory that Christ will one day r...

Where did the Nephilim of Genesis 6 come from? The Bible discusses giants and angels in the Old Testament narratives but doesn’t give us a definitive explanation. There are many proposed explanations, so the Snowbird teachers walk through the strengths and weaknesses of each argument according to God's Word. Conversation with Snowbird directors: - Brody Holloway - Zach Mabry - Rob Conti - Spe...

"Is a trumpet blown in a city, and the people are not afraid? Does disaster come to a city, unless the Lord has done it?" Amos 3:6 These words are notable for us in the midst of a global crisis. God’s people need to take note of His works and be ready with a posture of repentance. As a Christian, how should we respond to the disaster of the COVID-19 pandemic? Amos was a shepherd who was...

What is the verbal plenary inspiration of Scripture? The Snowbird pastors discussed the authority and accuracy of God’s Word and how God expects us to respond to it. Every single word we read was intentionally placed there by the Holy Spirit. God used human writers to pen the exact words He ordained for us to have now.  Paul wrote in 2 Timothy that all Scripture is breathed out by God, and every w...

Have you ever doubted your salvation? Or, do you wrestle with finding assurance of things God has already promised in Scripture? The Bible teaches us that we can know we have salvation.  Doubt seems to be the most common struggle of Christians in American churches (not just students). We doubt our salvation, we doubt God’s goodness, we doubt God’s previous works, and we doubt God’s ability to do s...

Brody Holloway, Rob Conti, Spencer Davis, and Zach Mabry talk about the sovereignty of God in light of the Coronavirus. Watch the original recording on YouTube. P.S. If you liked this episode, we’d love to hear your feedback! Please leave us a review on Apple or Spotify and help us get the content out to help others grow in their faith and mission to equip the Church. Want to find out what we’re l...

Whatever God gives you, make sure to be faithful with that—even if it seems little right now. The Lord will bless and give you more responsibility. King David was chosen by God and anointed as the new king while serving his father as a young shepherd. He showed periods of strong faithfulness and obedience, then fell hard in several key areas of life. David killed Goliath, but at the end of David’s...

Brody and Little Holloway discuss how their family is handling the Coronavirus quarantine so far, and the hopes they have for how the Lord will use the extra time. Don’t rush through your days. Don’t hurry and miss out on what the Lord wants to teach you and your family in the midst of this extra time we have in our homes. References The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healt...

Brody interviewed his two youngest children, JuJu and Mo, today to find out how they are handling the Coronavirus quarantine. We hope it’s enjoyable and encouraging for you! A lot of people are seeing this social distancing world as a negative thing, but let’s not forget the positive sides. More time to spend with our kids and our families, that we don’t usually get because of work schedules and t...

Last Sunday night, Brody Holloway addressed the current Coronavirus pandemic and how believers should respond to it. While most of the world is in a panic we have an opportunity to be a light to nonbelievers. We have an eternal hope in Christ that we can hold fast to in the midst of the fear. Resources 2 Chronicles 7:13 Quotes "We should not be swept away into any sort of panic because we kno...

God’s Word is life-giving and life-changing for the believer who fully submits to it. This story from a trip to India transformed Brody’s approach to his time in the Bible. This episode examines the power and practicality of God’s Word for all of life.  God’s Word is clear and powerful to accomplish its purposes. It’s the best-selling book throughout the world, but yet why do we let it sit on our...

It’s important that we understand — what we are entertained with matters to God. View full show notes & resources here. Resources Romans 12:1-2 Quotes “Shows that promote what God abhors is not how we should entertain ourselves.” “Watching that type of programming does not renew the mind, or help me discern what is good.” P.S. If you liked this episode, we’d love to hear your feedback! Please...

There are no days off in the Christian life. Every day, when our feet hit the floor, we are engaged in a spiritual war. We’ve got to fight with courage and perseverance. The instinct of our flesh is to drift away from holiness and toward the worship of ourselves and other idols. Jeroboam became king over the northern kingdom of Israel but didn’t have Jerusalem (and the Temple) within his reign. He...

This was the greatest gift my dad ever gave me. He looked at me with tears and said, “Son, I had a successful ministry and success life. And I allowed myself to get wrapped up in that.” His failures and mistakes shape who I am today—as a father, as a husband, and as a leader. The first step of reconciliation was tough but God used it in rich ways for my growth and sanctification. Brody’s father fe...

David and Goliath is not a story about facing your fears. David is a type of Christ in Scripture, his life was meant to point us to Christ. Many of us heard Bible stories repetitively in their childhood. But, too many times the stories of Scripture lose their meaning and focus on Christ. Our Beyond the Flannel Graph series is going to tackle these familiar Bible narratives by refocusing on the gra...

You can experience the goodness of the Lord, obey the Lord for a time, exercise the wisdom that comes from God, and worship Him. But don’t let pride creep in. Don’t give in to distraction from the world. Don’t forget your desperate need for Jesus. Don’t take your eyes off Jesus, any of us can fall away. King Solomon asked God for wisdom. The Lord was pleased and granted him wisdom and riches. It s...

If you live your life for Jesus, in total abandonment of everything else, then people are going to think you’re crazy. It doesn’t make sense from the world’s perspective. Let’s live, teach, and grow to believe so wholeheartedly in Jesus that we are willing to abandon all earthly wisdom. No Sanity Required has been the battle cry of Snowbird for years and for good reason. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthian...

We’re publishing a new podcast channel, and here’s the one-minute preview! Look for the first 5 episodes to drop later this week. No Sanity Required is a weekly podcast hosted by Brody Holloway and Snowbird Outfitters. Each week, we will engage the Bible, culture, and personal stories to help Christians practically understand who Jesus is, what He expects from us, and what He provides us through t...