Brand New Church Podcast

A wide-ranging conversation covering summer traditions, staying planted for the long haul in ministry and marriage, career advice for the next generation, and where AI fits into the future of faith and content creation.

America turns 250—and the conversation gets real. In this episode, the crew talks about why gratitude for America has become so controversial, what makes the United States unique, and why faith, freedom, morality, and civic responsibility still matter. From Fourth of July memories, fireworks disasters, and patriotic playlists to deeper conversations around the Constitution, “separation of church a...

The Brand New Podcast goes international. Shannon O'Dell calls in from Tulum for the show's first overseas episode, and it turns into a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually means to be a man: fatherhood, paternity leave, providing and protecting, and finding a rhythm of rest. Along the way the crew gets into the World Cup and the wave of American pride sweeping social media, wh...

America turns 250, and Pastor Shannon O'Dell is fired up about it. In this wide-ranging episode the crew works through some of the biggest questions in the church right now — women in ministry and the SBC vote, why Shannon says Mormonism isn't Christian, and whether baptism actually saves you — before turning to the heritage behind the Star-Spangled Banner, election integrity, the Iran situation,...

It's a rambling, no-script kind of episode — and that's the point. Pastor Shannon O'Dell and the team cover everything from a record-breaking Sunday at Brand New Church to the "healthy" snack that secretly wrecked Shannon's diet, before digging into the big one: a full breakdown of Mormon theology and whether the LDS church is actually Christian. Along the way they get in...

Pastor Shannon and the team go everywhere this week — from whether the rapture is even real, to AI as a sign of the times, to a statehouse argument over whether men can menstruate. Faith, the future, fitness, and a whole lot of rabbit trails. New episodes every week. If this one made you think, do us a favor and share it. Download the Brand New Church appSubscribe & turn on notificationsDrop y...

Pastor Shannon is back with another unfiltered roundtable covering the topics parents, worship leaders, and students need to hear. This episode goes deep on biblical boundaries — from the worship wars happening on social media (lights, haze, in-ears, and whether any of it is "conjuring the Holy Spirit") to the real reason teenagers shouldn't be dating until they can afford a mortgage...

Here's a full YouTube description with chapters: Is the Bible Actually Reliable? + AI Robots, Ticks, and Gen Z Taking Over the Church From genetically engineered ticks to 300+ fulfilled prophecies — this episode covers it all. Pastor Shannon and the crew dive into the wild world of AI and space-based data centers, push back on postmodern ideology, and end up in one of the most encouraging conv...

Episode 029 | Brand New Podcast Mother's Day wins (and losses), a Supreme Court Justice who can't define a woman, UFO government files, end times, Iran, women in ministry, and the paradox of female happiness — Pastor Shannon and the crew don't hold back on any of it. This week's topics: 🛍️ Mother's Day shopping gone wrong 🍓 The legendary Shoney's strawberry pie ❓ Why can&...

What do Michael Jackson, movie theater popcorn, 80s nostalgia, and deep faith conversations all have in common? This episode goes  everywhere —and you’re going to love the ride. We kick things off with some laughs (yes… someone  does  get Rickrolled), then dive into a surprisingly heartfelt conversation about the legacy of Michael Jackson after watching the new biopic. From Thriller-era memories t...

What happens when marriage, communication, trauma, career pressure, intimacy, conflict, and faith all collide in real life? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Shannon sits down with trusted marriage mentors, counselors, mediators, and therapists for an honest Q&A on the issues couples are actually facing. From learning how to communicate at a deeper level, to breaking destructive conflict c...

In this powerful conversation, we unpack how the people, habits, platforms, and influences around you can quietly steer the direction of your future. From marriage, health, friendships, church involvement, discipline, and social media, this episode challenges you to stop making excuses and start making intentional decisions. The truth is simple: the right voices lead to the right choices. If you’v...

In this episode, we dive into real, unfiltered conversations around the voices influencing our lives—from social media and consumer habits to relationships, parenting, and purpose. What starts as a discussion on “doom scrolling” quickly turns into something deeper: how the voices we listen to quietly shape the decisions we make every day. We tackle questions like:Is social media helping us grow… o...

Everyone has an opinion right now… but almost nobody is asking the right questions. In this conversation, we get real about the tension between faith, culture, and truth in a world where you can find a version of anything you want to believe. From being silenced for what you say, to the confusion created by media narratives, to the role Christians should actually play in culture and even governmen...

Most people don’t have a belief problem… they have a passion problem. In this episode, we get real about what’s actually happening in the Church right now—copy-paste messages, low conviction, and a lack of urgency when it comes to the gospel. If we’re honest, a lot of Christians aren’t sharing their faith, and it shows. We also dive into the tension around Easter—where traditions came from, what a...

Most people are busy… but not actually living. In this episode, we dive into something most people overlook—how the way you live your everyday life is directly connected to your faith, your energy, and your purpose. From the importance of hobbies and why they’re actually  biblical , to hard conversations around health, discipline, and becoming your best self… this episode doesn’t hold back. We als...

Something strange is happening in culture right now. In this episode we dive into a wide-ranging conversation about the world we’re living in—from the way students are discovering worship music on TikTok, to how technology, culture, and politics are shaping the next generation. We talk about the surprising places people are encountering faith, the shift from physical Bibles to digital habits, and ...

In Episode 20 we dive into a wide-ranging conversation about faith, culture, and the strange world we’re living in. We talk about the Christian phrases people use without explaining them, why truth feels controversial in today’s culture, and how believers should think about things like authority, stewardship, and influence.  The conversation also takes some unexpected turns—touching on flat earth...

Episode 19 of the Brand New Podcast, this one covers an in depth discussion on Replacement Theology which is all the hype on Tik Tok right now, why we should love the USA and then hits on some things that get under Pastor Shannon's skin. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Most Christians don’t have a knowledge problem. They have an obedience problem. In this episode, we confront the uncomfortable questions: • Are we more obsessed with theological debates than actual mission? • Do we care more about being right than being ready? • Are we focused on results instead of daily faithfulness? • If there’s no hell, what exactly did Jesus save us from? We talk about eschato...

END TIMES? SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE? THE TRINITY? HEARING THE HOLY SPIRIT?

🔥 EPISODE: Bad Bunny, Trump’s Controversial Tweets & The Turning Point USA Halftime Show 🔥We’re breaking down one of the wildest cultural flashpoints of 2026 — the Super Bowl LX halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny and the political firestorm that erupted around it.💡 In this episode:• Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl• Trump's potentially racist tweet• The politics behind Turning Point USA’s...

Super exciting episode where they talk about ICE at the Grammys, tackle multiple conspiracy theories, and an in-depth discussion of some of the major world religions.

In this episode Pastor Shannon sits down with a couple of Gen Z young married men to talk about marriage during one of our Romance Uncensored Marriage Conferences.

In this episode, X why Z talks politics in the church, Pastor Shannon reacts to the viral Druski video and they also discuss college and its necessity today.