Go M.A.D.

If you haven't noticed from our studio setup, the bros are New York sports fans. In this episode, Doug and Brad discuss the potential negatives but also the positives of how we handle engaging with sports. And, Jesse confirms his commitment to cheering for generic local sports. How can we enjoy sports as Christ's ambassadors? Tune in to the confessions of two former sports addicts to fin...

What do nutcrackers, Mariah Carey, and the Magi have in common? They're all part of this episode of Go M.A.D.! After working through some Christmas song foibles, Doug and Brad take a fresh look at the story of the Wise Men. This story has a lot to offer us today, especially around the holidays. The bros offer simple lessons we see about how to live like kings / wise men, not just at Christmas...

“It's the most wonderful time of the year!” But it doesn’t always feel that way, does it? On today's episode, Doug and favorite guest of the podcast, Ron Hutchcraft, discuss grief during the holidays. How do we get through it? How do we help others navigate it? And how can we remain Christ's ambassadors when grief is present? Ron shares from years of experience dealing with this top...

"There is a time for everything under the sun." That includes keeping an eye on our health, even in a holiday season full of treats! Doug and Brad dive back into one of our favorite topics from season 2 with a sequel that quite literally takes the cake. How do we honor God with our bodies? How does our health tie in to being Christ's ambassador? And why don't Doug or Brad have...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? Holiday family gatherings can be deeply memorable or deeply stressful - probably some of both. Doug and Brad break down some practical ways to reach out to difficult family members over the holiday season, whether that person is distant, opinionated, or just plain grumpy. Doug also shares his unusual views on pilgrim rumbles. C onnect with u...

It's Season 4 of Go M.A.D. (Make A Difference)! Doug and Brad kick off with a timely Thanksgiving topic: politics. Instead of endorsing candidates, the bros explore how to be Christ's ambassadors during this volatile period. They emphasize that it's not just what we do, but how we do it that matters. Plus, find out if the rumors about Doug being escorted from a voting booth are true...

Well we officially made it. It’s the end of season 3 of Go M.A.D. The only reason we’re not tearing up is that we’re already jazzed for season 4. Yes, jazzed. That and we can’t stop laughing about Brad’s Panera Bread story - just listen for yourself. Today, Doug and Brad give tips on how to avoid a “bummer summer” by being intentional with your time and your relationships. We hope you have a great...

Cue Pomp and Circumstance! It's graduation time! Chances are someone in your life is graduating or will be graduating high school or college sometime in the near future. In this episode, we revisit a stellar interview between Doug, Brad, and Mark Jobe about the future of this generation. While Dr. Jobe has some instruction for graduates, he's full of optimism for what this next generatio...

Welcome back to the show. Today’s episode is a doozy. If you’ve enjoyed movies such as “I Can Only Imagine,” “American Underdog,” “Jesus Revolution," and now “Unsung Hero,” you can thank our guest today, Andrew Erwin. Andrew, along with his brother Jon have been telling stories of redemption through film for the past decade. Doug and Brad chat with Andrew about the recently released, “Unsung...

We've all been there - searching for the right way to communicate what we are thinking and feeling. This is especially important to land in a marriage. In this episode, we dive in and take a look at 'Five Keys to a Stronger Marriage', focusing in on how we communicate with each other. And good news - these are keys that can also help in just about any relationship in your life! Plus...

This new episode is something really special - we’ve got arguably our favorite Hutchcraft on the show today, Ron Hutchcraft. Did you know you have one of the best M.A.D. tools with you all the time? It’s your Hope Story, and it’s powerful in Jesus’ hands!  Recently, Ron and Doug hosted a six-session video series called, “Your Hope Story.” “Your Hope Story” is all about how to use your story to lea...

We are really excited about today’s guest - Kristy Graham from Samaritan’s Purse. Kristy is the host of the podcast, “On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse.” We had Kristy on the podcast way back in season 1. On today’s show, she updates Doug and Brad about the current state of things in Ukraine and Israel, what Samaritan’s Purse is doing to help, and what you and I can do as ambassadors for Christ...

There’s an old saying that goes, “Show me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are.” If that’s true at all, things are looking pretty bright for Doug and Brad. Today’s episode features comments from some friends of the Hutchcrafts that were recorded at a recent conference. They were all given this question: “What’s one thing that Christians can do to make more of a difference?” Doug and...

The Super Bowl was one for the ages. If you watched it, you might have seen a commercial about Jesus with the tagline, “He gets us.” Not surprisingly, this commercial has been the center of a lot of talk, both positive and negative. The bros jump into the conversation, with this question in mind: how can we be Christ’s ambassadors concerning this ad? What can we say? How can we say it? And why doe...

On today’s show, Doug and Brad bring their better halves, Anna and Sara, into the studio to talk love languages. But first, Brad has to break out a box of that weird heart candy that only shows up in February and Doug conducts a very confusing game of two truths and a lie. The four Hutchcrafts leave us with some incredible advice about being Christ’s ambassador in your marriage. If you’d like to t...

It’s 2024 and the bros are here to talk about the new year. Find out about the unprovoked coffee mug that attacked Brad and how Doug has been supporting Brad’s…resolution? Speaking of resolutions, you’ll hear no shaming from us about that gym membership you only used once so far - in fact we talk about three topics that just might be getting in the way of your resolution-keeping. C onnect with us...

The egg nog, the cookies, the fruitcake - barring an upset stomach from all that sugar, it’s the brothers’ favorite time of year: Christmastime! Today’s episode takes a deep dive into the story of the shepherds found in Luke chapter 2. Even if the closest you’ve ever been to a sheep is the wool in your ugly Christmas sweater, Doug and Brad break down what the shepherds have to do with you this hol...

Well, the trees are going up and giant inflatables are filling your neighbors yard. That must mean it’s the Christmas season! And as the ringing of the bells outside of stores reminds us, it’s also the season of giving. But with so many people in need and what could also be a personally dry financial time, giving can come with challenges. On this episode of Go MAD, we’ll be taking a look beyond gi...

Thanksgiving is upon us and we can’t think of a better conversation to share with you than our interview with Grammy-nominated, Dove award winning Blessing Offor. This past summer, Doug and Brad got a chance to sit down with Blessing to find out what makes him tick. How does he maintain such joy in the midst of hardship? Blessing does not disappoint. But before you can say, “Please pass the cranbe...

Well it’s that time of the year where egg nog is spontaneously appearing on the shelves and ghost decorations are making simple trips to the store feel like entering a haunted house (I’m looking at you Home Depot). But today, Doug and Brad hit on something that scares most of us year round - the fear of failing as a parent. What if I mess up my kids? What do I do when I know I missed the mark? How...

Go M.A.D. Season 3 is underway! We are so excited about this season and can’t wait to share what’s in store. For now, Doug and Brad are joined in the studio by master of puns and fellow Hutchcraft, Ron Hutchcraft. In today’s episode, the guys turn their attention to the place the whole world is watching: Israel. What is going on and what is God doing in all this? No politics, no future predictions...

Well, here we are, at the end of season 2. It's probably hard to hear over the sound of your disbelieving sobs, but when you calm down, Doug and Jesse are here to give you a flyover of some of our favorite Season 2 moments. We got to share some amazing episodes with you this season and we've never been more thankful for every person listening. We hope Go M.A.D. has encouraged you to make...

Doug and Brad got to chat with Ted Baehr, founder of Movieguide at NRB. Ted offers a unique perspective as someone who has lived in the Hollywood scene for pretty much his whole life, and he offers valuable insight on how to make a difference in the world that you find yourself in. Be sure to check out movieguide.org after the episode.  C onnect with us on social media and / or email: Twitter - @G...

If you don't know today's guest Mark Jobe, hopefully you'll get to know him after the episode. You can check out his podcast, Bold Steps, or check out his most recent book What Now? How to Move into Your Next Season . Links are provided below. As the president of Moody Bible Institute and as founding pastor of New Life Community Church in Chicago, Mark has a unique vantage point for...

On today’s episode, Doug and Brad are live at NRB 2023 (National Religious Broadcasters Convention). The bro's share some stories from this year, and from previous years attending. If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know that we’re passionate about leveraging every opportunity to be Christ’s ambassadors. Doug and Brad explore some insights that they’ve found through NRB that we thi...