Say Something Interesting

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent and Margot talk about his meet and greet hours at the county fair, as well as the challenge of establishing "thick" beliefs in a "thin beliefs" world. Other topics include House Hunter's bid for most awkward episode of all time, shows Kylie won't watch and the joys of the air being on fire.

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent and Margot are back from a week off to talk about the Oregon Coast and the new series, Our Secular World. Topics include the tenuous relationship between the scientific community and the religious community, grumpy home owners, movie sets with waterslides, and Brent's dream of watching a complete football game in 45 minutes being accomplished. ht...

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent and Margot each share about their uniquely different weeks as well as recap the Sunday talk called, Where's Waldo. Other topics include the dangers of improper food storage, natural revelation, the importance of community, and how Netflix makes Brent's life so much better. https://mymodernmet.com/ryan-weideman-nyc-taxi-photographer/

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Margot and Brent talk about life in the hot desert, boat races, traveling life's deserts, and how much of a sucker Brent is for a good looking book. Other topics include Margot's deep unexplainable attachment to Mr. Rodgers and Brent's interesting share that Erik probably already knows about. https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Obscura-Explorers-Worlds-Wonder...

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent, Margot, and special guest Kat Swick discuss the conclusion of The Comparison Trap as well as Kat's ministry to women exiting human trafficking in Cambodia. Other topics include the challenges of living abroad, the temptation to compare seasons of life, and coming to an understanding that we all fall short...and that's okay. Also included, when o...

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent and Margot announce the winner of the Drink for Drinks contest as well as discuss how comparison always seems to direct our lives in either a positive or negative direction. Other topics include Brent's costal travel tips, and a great book with a weird name. https://goo.gl/Vze9uS

In this episode of Say Something Interesting, Margot and Megan break down week one of the new series, The Comparison Trap. Topics include figuring out how to relabel the season of life you're in, the challenges of hyper-awareness, and relishing whatever your present looks like. Other topics include how well the Mariners are doing and eel smuggling.

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent, Margot, and special guest Ryan Snider break down the final week in the series, Outside the Lines. Other topics include misheard song lyrics, karaoke stardom, the danger of assuming you're in the right, and 1,000 bagels.

On this episode of Say Something Interesting Brent, Margot, and special guest Michelle discuss the challenges of doing life and church in an inherently broken system. Other topics include the importance of understanding the complete picture Jesus illustrates in his teachings, the value of cookie dough currency, and the lesser known Culkin brothers.

On this episode of Say Something Interesting Brent and Margot break down week two of Outside the Lines and talk about the challenges of being in a space where you can be challenged. Other topics include the difference between stripes and plaid print, discussion on some of the potential challenges the woman at the well faced, the worlds biggest sporting event that America doesn't quite get, and a t...

On this episode of Say Something Interesting Brent gives us all a lesson in how to be a late-to-the-game hipster. Other topics include acceptable sports hijinks, understanding how the Jewish people tried to save face, bad blood facts, and Brent's social media "arrival" moment.

In this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent and Margot close up talks on the series White Flag, as well as wax poetical on the new Star Wars movie, Solo. To skip past the spoilers go to 18:10. Other topics include a deeper understanding of Jonah's struggle, glow in the dark dogs, and American heroes, as well as an important announcement about Nights and upcoming news about our Party in the...

On this episode of Say Something Interesting Margot and Brent give play by play coverage of the royal wedding....or maybe they just touch on the crazier aspects and move on to the real topic at hand, the seres White Flags. Topics include understanding the difference between the lessons God wants us to understand and the hardships of life that God faithfully walks through alongside us. Other topics...

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent, Margot, and special guest Brian Griffin recap our kick off talk from EastLake's new series, White Flag. They talk about the challenges of surrender as well as the difficulty in believing that we won't "get what is coming to us". Other topics include the struggles of Japanese culture with surrender in a society bound by honor rules, the dirtier s...

On this episode of Say Something Interesting Brent and Margot wrap up talks on the series Guardrails. Topics included are the challenges of taking the time to do some self evaluation in a world that encourages perfection through competition. Other topics include the dangers of placing our wish lists on God, the greatest fake out that may have never happened, a great book on what happens when youth...

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent, Margot, and special guest Travis Rybarski break down the challenges of being spiritually smart with our finances, because there's nothing like talking about how we spend our money, after talking about people's personal lives. Other topics how much (little) Brent knows about rap, the challenges of building a socially conscious music scene in Tri-...

In this Episode of Say Something Interesting Margot and Brent talk about the top least-favorite topics of the church, sex, relationships, and setting moral safeguards. Topics include how Meg Ryan always plays a floozie, the true danger behind culture's example of normal relationships, and how Brent had a manly duel to the death for Kylie's affections (okay, maybe it was a stern phone call). https:...

In this episode, Brent and special guest Chris Guel talk about the mild success of their long distance friendship, the enigma that is Elon Musk, and the one reason you should keep your Facebook profile active.

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Margot and special guest Kylie (and baby Clive) talk about the new series, Guardrails as well as the impact that guardrails (or lack thereof) have had in their life. Other topics include the challenge of self-enforcing guard rails, the dangers that come at us from the other lane, an how Brent likes his apple slices.

On this Easter Special episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent and Margot discuss Easter traditions as well as discuss the challenge of sharing an Easter message for those that are still kicking the tires of Faith. Other topics include nuns, the Oscars, and what those Jesuit college basketball teams are really putting in that "holy water". https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/30/sports/catholic-bas...

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Margot and Brent talk about the wrap up of the series, Who Is This Man, as well as introduce a special guest visiting from New Zealand. Topics include the dangers of putting our agenda on God, the lesser known dangers of visiting private hot springs, and some potential additions to your bucket list. We apologize in advance for Brent's various "accents"...

In this episode of Say Something Interesting Margot and Brett Baker break down highlights from week two of, WHO IS THIS MAN. Other topics include the importance of a greater understanding of Jesus's view of the disabled, William Shatner's kidney stones, islands in Estonia, and odd laws of Washington state.

In this episode of Say Something Interesting, Margot and Brent kick off talks on the new series, WHO IS THIS MAN? While it's not a thrilling true-crime drama, we think it's a great series for anyone that's ever wondered who the most popular man in history really way. Topics include relationship bubbles and our fear of bursting them, transcontinental auto highways, and why beer and life's big quest...

In this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent and Margot are joined by special guest Kylie Johnsen and baby Clive. The trio have some real talk on relationships, marriage, and the challenge of daily giving grace to your inner circle. Other topics include sun-bleached moon flags, crazy scary shrimp, and what Brent says happens when he goes to Vegas (I guess we Should believe the best of him).

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent and Margot discuss the benefits of humility and praying honestly as well as other highlights from our relationship series, It's Complicated. Other topics include the real reason we bring up Erik in our podcasts, misheard song lyrics, podcasts that are more entertaining than ours, and Nicholas Cage's eternal resting place.