No Sanity Required

What happens when God calls you to step outside your comfort zone and open your home to a child in need? Matt “Muggs” and Cara Jones join us to share their journey from life in Wisconsin to Snowbird, and how God led them to foster care and guardianship as empty nesters. We talk about the realities of foster care, loving children through trauma, and the importance of having a community that comes a...

Some dreams leave you laughing, while others leave you unsettled, fearful, and wondering what they mean. This week, Brody and JB recap the Marriage Conference before diving into dreams, visions, sleep paralysis, and spiritual warfare. How do we know what’s from God, what’s simply our minds at work, and what could be demonic? They discuss the reality of spiritual warfare, how the enemy uses fear an...

How do we keep from going to extremes in a world that constantly pushes them? From health trends to theological debates and social media outrage, Brody and JB talk about the importance of moderation, Biblical discernment, and self-control. We explore how to stand firm in truth, love people well, and keep the Gospel at the center of it all. We also discuss how our beliefs shape the way we treat oth...

 A normal day can change everything in a matter of seconds. After a fatal accident at Six Flags hits close to home, Brody sits down with JB for an raw conversation about trauma, fear, and the questions that come when tragedy strikes. We talk about the effects of post-traumatic stress, how to process difficult experiences, and why it’s important to be mindful of what we consume on social media. We...

College isn’t the only path to a successful career. Joseph Wainwright joins us to talk about the value of skilled trades, the cost of the college-first mindset, and how young adults can find meaningful work without taking on unnecessary debt. From his own journey in the trades to the growing demand for skilled workers, Joseph shares why these careers deserve a second look. We also explore what Scr...

The more you have, the more you can find yourself wanting. Contentment can be hard to find in a world that constantly tells us we need more. In this episode, we talk about how comparison, greed, and unrealistic expectations steal our joy and keep us from appreciating what God has already given us. Through Scripture and real-life experiences, Brody and JB explore what it means to trust God's p...

The Bible is full of details that are easy to miss—but what if they’re pointing us to something bigger? In this episode, we talk about motifs and imagery in Scripture and how repeated pictures can help us better understand the Gospel. We look at vineyards, shepherds, light, darkness, and water, with a special focus on scenes in John 2 and John 4. We also talk about how to study these patterns with...

What if the skills you already have could become a doorway for the Gospel? In this episode, Spencer Davis and Brody Holloway share how Snowbird’s experience in wilderness training opened unexpected doors to serve communities in a remote region of the Himalayas. From swift-water rescue training to unexpected partnerships, practical skills created opportunities to build relationships and share Chris...

God is sovereign but what does that mean when life doesn’t make sense? Brody uses Scripture, personal stories, and his own experiences to unpack God’s sovereignty and providence, showing how God works through suffering, uncertainty, and unexpected circumstances. We look at Joseph, the cross, and the tension between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. Brody also shares personal stories of t...

In this bonus episode, we hear from Brody as he speaks at Red Oak Church on John 1:35-51 and the eyewitness accounts of Jesus and who He really is. Send us Fan Mail Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith.   Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

What if the comfortable choice is actually keeping you from what God is calling you to do? In this episode Brody and JB sit down with a longtime friend, Michael Talley to hear how combat deployments, hard leadership decisions, and family priorities shaped his path from the Air Force to pastoral ministry. Michael shares some wild stories from his time in the military and how God eventually led him...

What do energy drinks, a skeptical parent, marriage, and grief have in common? They’re all part of one conversation about what a real “SWO reset” looks like. We sit down with Ginger, a camp nurse, to talk about protecting kids from dehydration, heat exhaustion, and concussions. But the conversation goes deeper when she shares her story of when she came to SWO wondering if the camp was even trustwo...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Kyle, he continues sharing his journey from Marine infantry deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan to a difficult battle with alcohol, marriage strain, and identity. Brody and Kyle talk honestly about combat, loss, coming home, and what happens when you try to carry everything on your own. The conversation turns to faith and finding his way back to God through a fam...

What does real firearms training look like and what can it teach us beyond the range? Brody sits down with Kyle to talk about training Snowbird’s security team, active shooter readiness, and why repetition, practical skills, and humility matter. Kyle also shares about his work with Diplomatic Security Services and training Marines for embassy security. Then the conversation goes deeper as Kyle ope...

Your safety is shaped by the habits you practice every day. In this bonus episode, Brody sits down with Scott Bryson, a former Secret Service Counter Assault Team operator, to talk about staying calm, aware, and prepared in everyday life. We talk about situational awareness, de-escalation, recognizing warning signs, and practical safety tips for women, families, and young adults. Scott also shares...

What if bivocational ministry isn’t a backup plan, but a calling? Brody sits down with Jon Owens to talk about pastoring a rural church while also working in construction. Jon shares his story, the realities of bivocational ministry, and why faithfulness, steady preaching, and staying rooted in one community matter. He offers a humble and encouraging perspective on serving a church while working a...

Can a church really shepherd people it doesn’t know? In this episode, Brody sits down with Jonge Tate to challenge the way we think about church, leadership, and success. They talk about the problems with chasing numbers, the multi-site church model, and why healthy churches need real pastors, real relationships, and shared leadership. Jonge also shares the lessons behind Bedrock’s church planting...

In this episode, Brody sits down with our friend Jordan Bird to talk about the foster care crisis and why the church cannot ignore the needs of vulnerable children. Jordan shares his journey into foster care ministry and helps us understand the real challenges foster families and children face every day. We also discuss what Scripture teaches about caring for vulnerable people and explore practica...

In this episode, Brody and Adam Garner sit down with seminary-trained physician and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Jesse Cottrell to discuss the intersection of Biblical truth and high-risk pregnancy care. From miscarriage, abortion, and adoption to suffering, hope, and the authority of Scripture, Jesse shares how his faith shapes the way he cares for patients and navigates some of life's...

Great ministries aren't built around one personality. They're built on humble leaders who are committed to the mission. In this episode, Brooke Lovingoode interviews Brody and JB to talk about developing healthy leadership, raising up the next generation, handling feedback with humility, and why caring more about God's glory than personal credit creates a ministry that lasts. Whethe...

What starts as a bizarre Afghanistan story involving a bag of heroin and a chained-up monkey quickly turns into a raw conversation about combat, grief, and the wounds that follow veterans home. In this episode, Brody and Gar Bozeman unpack PTSD, moral injury, leadership loss, childhood trauma, and why healing requires more than time—it requires community, honest conversations, and a biblical view...

Why are Catholic and Eastern Orthodox voices gaining so much attention online? In this episode, we talk with John Pawlik about the key differences between Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Protestantism, why these traditions are appealing to so many people today, and how internet debates can shape our understanding of faith. We also explore John 6, what Jesus meant by "eat My flesh and drink My blo...

In this bonus episode, Brody sits down with Corey and Brittany Pendergrass to talk about the joys and challenges of building a blended family. From step-parenting and discipline to marriage, co-parenting, and earning trust, they share practical, Gospel-centered wisdom for creating a home marked by grace, unity, and stability. In this episode, we discuss:  Building a strong marriage in a blended fa...

In this episode, Brody and Carter explore what biblical masculinity really looks like—not as culture defines it, but as Scripture does. They talk about strength, leadership, grace, discipline, mentorship, and why real manhood is marked by both courage and love. Whether you're wrestling with purpose, faith, or what it means to follow Christ as a man, this conversation offers practical, biblica...

In this episode, we answer listener questions about codependency and sit down with Cassie Boudreaux to hear her story of growing up in a family affected by addiction. Cassie shares how discovering her mom’s hidden addiction challenged her faith, shaped her understanding of boundaries, and taught her what it means to love someone without trying to rescue them. Together, we talk about codependency,...